The Joy Couple

Does your life have a soundtrack? What are you listening to first thing in the morning? I have a go to playlist when I need to build some calm. A playlist for when I want to feel romantic. And a playlist for when I need to get up and moving!⁠⁠
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It can't just be me. What’s on your “get pumped” playlist?

When I say belonging, do have a sense for what that feels like? Do you remember the last time you felt a deep sense of belonging? In secure relationships, we feel this. However, in unknown moments or times when we are unsure the foundation of belonging can be shaken. ⁠⁠
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I remember a time when Jeremy and I were out to dinner with old friends and new. While we were ordering drinks, I got the clear message that someone was not glad I had joined the party. All the non-verbal clues were there. Shoulders turned away, lack of eye contact, and a clear lack of warmth. I felt my shoulders slump, my chest tighten, and felt a loss of connection and belonging, but then...⁠⁠
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I looked up to see a friend, who was also reading the table, smiling at me. She asked me a warm and inviting question. Her eyes twinkled, just a little to show me I belonged! ⁠⁠
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Belonging is a strong sense of connectedness and we have the power to help others feel it.⁠⁠
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Do you have a strong memory of belonging?