Connecting Through The Spiritual Grid by Wanda Veloz
One could say that the theme of this world today is connectivity . We ’ re connected through the technological grid now more than ever before . You can chat with someone in the opposite side of the world in an instant , or you can take care of things from work at any time , all through your phone or computer . You can check in on your kids , family and friends all with a simple phone call or by sending them a message . Whatsapp , Facebook , Zoom , Skype . All of these are tools that allow us to connect to each other in real time , no matter the distance . So , in a world that offers such an opportunity to connect , why is it that we ’ re so disconnected from each other ? It ’ s so ironic for me to see the benefit of this technological grid , and yet see two people having dinner ; each one lost fiddling with their phones . No one-on-one connection ; no conversation ; no looking into each other ’ s eyes while they speak . I always wonder , are they talking to each other through their phones ? It wouldn ’ t surprise me if this was the case .
¿ What has happened to our ability to connect and talk ? ¿ Do we really talk or do we just chat ? Or maybe we ’ re just waiting for our chance to chime in with our opinion when the other person stops speaking . ¿ When was the last time that you connected with all of your gazillion friends on Facebook or whichever social media you use ? ¿ Do you even know who most of them are ? We ’ ve grown so accustomed to the technological grid that we ’ re neglected the heart grid , which is the one that gives meaning to the first one . You can have many people on your social networks , but if you don ’ t connect with them , what ’ s the point ? ¿ What do you give people when they connect with you , or are they just means to an end ? ¿ Do you have connections just to have them , or does this connection serve a purpose ?
This month my featured article is Nakharú Fashion Brands . In it , Natalia said something that really resonated with me : “ I always look for people who are around me and have some contact with me , to not leave feeling the same way that they came ”. To me , that ’ s value ! That ’ s what makes a difference . Be it in your business or in everyday life , giving someone your attention in order to offer them something beautiful they can leave with is priceless . The truth is , while the technological grid is an amazing tool to have , the heart to heart connection is a must . And I ’ ll take this even further : I believe we ’ re all part of a Grand Spiritual Grid to which we all contribute and nurture , and from which we all learn and experience . We feed it , and it feeds us .
Over the years I ’ ve had the fortune to connect with many people around the world due to common interests : music , movies , and hobbies . Many of them have come and gone , but the ones that remain are the ones that I ’ ve connected on a deeper level with ; the ones that , even if I don ’ t speak to them every day , are those that I can message and chat about anything that ’ s going on with me , as if they ’ re sitting next to me , and vice versa .
Connecting to the world grid is a must , especially in your business . It can help take you to another level , and expose you to a whole new different market that 20 years ago you wouldn ’ t have been able to connect with this easily . But in order for these connections to prosper , you must engage on a deeper level . You can cheat and keep things superficial and impersonal , but I doubt people would keep coming back to you if you do .
Don ’ t be scared of connecting with people . Looking someone in the eye , giving them a smile or a “ thank you ” are the simplest ways to recognize someone , and show them how much you value them . ¿ And if a connection simply doesn ’ t bring you the respect and consideration that you deserve ? Don ’ t be scared of waving it goodbye and sending it on is way . Smile when you do this too . We can talk all we want about connecting and connections , but the most important connecting you can have is with yourself . Know yourself ; be true to who you are . As human beings we grow and evolve , but our core remains . In order to connect with the world and shine light on your connections , you must first do this for yourself . You can ’ t give what you don ’ t have .
So today I invite you to connect with those around you ; to honor them and yourself with the opportunity to come in contact in the now . Thank you for connecting with us here on LifeGrid Magazine . Thank you for taking the time to read this editorial . And if you know someone we should connect with , feel free to send them our way . For now , I invite you to connect with Natalia and Nakharú Fashion Brands . A business I ’ m very proud to feature on LifeGrid Santo Domingo , because I believe it represents the spirit of service , joy and connectivity of Santo Domingo .