This is a subject I can speak a lot on, as a caregiver I have noticed the people I look after seem to have a hint of sadness in their eyes. I believe this comes from the fact that these people are coming to the realization that they are losing their independence. Being able to clean and feed yourself are luxuries that many take for granted. However, it’s not just the gradual loss of self-sufficiency that can bring my clients down, it’s the lost of social interaction and not being able to actively go out and maintain relationships. It can be quite scary and emotionally draining.
Humans are social creatures, this is why we have pets, go to social gatherings and even use the Internet to connect with others. Communication and forming relationships is part of our survival, not just on a physical level (procreation) but on a spiritual level too. Think about this, you’re feeling a little under the weather and then a good friend invites you over to hang out, by the end of the visit you’re feeling better because you were able to vent to some who cares about you. There is positive and negative energy all around us and sometime when our souls feel heavy, being able to connect with another soul and absorb some of that positive energy can really charge you up.
Recently, I got a call from a great friend who just came from a prayer meeting in New Mexico. I noticed he had this burst of energy that surprised me, yet intrigued me. I told him about how I was feeling stuck, and how I needed some kind of motivation for this blog. With all this happy energy, he decided to pray for me over the phone. It really uplifted me knowing that he cares enough about me that he would go to the Creator for my sake. That really meant a lot to me, and I pray for him a lot too. He also gave me some tips on how to deal with this little dark cloud hovering over me. Basically, look at everything I have to do and take baby steps and don’t try to do everything at once or you’ll get overwhelmed and that feeling will come back again.
Being able to connect with a soul so full of positive energy refueled my own soul and now I’m feeling pretty optimistic. Proof that human connection is important for a good soul boost.