#FindingConnection

[stingscustom]

Losing friends over my polyamorous relationships has shown me how deep misconceptions run. But love is love, and we all deserve to be understood and accepted for who we are. If you've faced similar struggles, share your story and join a community that values every kind of love. Let’s uplift each other—reblog and comment below! What’s your experience?

[harmonyhealinghub]

Forgotten Friends Shaina Tranquilino November 15, 2024

Larry sat by the window in his small apartment, watching the autumn leaves swirl in the fading afternoon light. The quietness had become a familiar friend over the years, one that wrapped itself around him like a blanket. But it was a chill he had begun to notice more often.

Then, one day, an old friend from high school, Charlie, gave him a call. "Larry, we’re getting together next Saturday. Me, Ted, and Frank. Figured it was about time we all had a catch-up."

The call left Larry both thrilled and apprehensive. It had been over forty years since they had all been in the same room. Life had swept each of them in different directions. Larry had moved away to the city, focused on work, family, and then… just work again, as life had a way of unweaving itself, leaving him alone.

The following Saturday, Larry made his way to the small café where they’d agreed to meet. He recognized Charlie first, even through the added weight and gray hair, and soon spotted the others. They all embraced, laughing awkwardly at how they'd aged, how the years had softened their edges, but their laughter was warm, as if no time had passed at all.

They found themselves drifting into old stories, ones Larry had forgotten entirely. There was the time they'd all gone camping and Larry had spent the night shivering, too proud to admit he’d left his sleeping bag at home. Or the summer they built a makeshift raft, only to have it sink ten feet from shore. Each tale brought out a fresh wave of laughter, some teasing, and even some solemn moments, as they remembered the friends who could no longer be there.

As the evening stretched on, something shifted in Larry. For so long, he’d thought of his memories as distant flickers of a life he had left behind, but now they were alive, breathing, shared between people who remembered the boy he used to be. He felt a deep, unexpected warmth fill the gaps that time had created.

When it was time to leave, they promised not to wait so long again. But Larry didn’t need the reassurance. He’d discovered something he didn’t realize he had lost: the richness of a life shared, of laughter and sorrow witnessed together, of connections too deep to fade.

He walked home that night, the quiet around him now feeling different. It wasn’t loneliness, but the calm that comes after reconnecting with something priceless. The memories he’d kept buried were alive again, not merely scenes from a past but pieces of who he was—and who he would carry forward, never alone again.

[ecartwright362]

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[mixtapenumber16]

Mixtape Number 16: A Symphony of My Struggles

Hey internet void,

My Tumblr name, Mixtape Number 16, might seem a little strange at first glance. But for me, it's a window into my soul, a reflection of the tangled mess that is sometimes my mind.

Mixtapes used to be a way to share your favorite songs, to curate a sonic experience for someone special. But in this case, the mixtape is me, and the songs are the jumbled thoughts, emotions, and struggles that have played on repeat since I was 16.

Sixteen. That's the age when the world stopped being a playground and became a battlefield. It's when the weight of reality slammed into me, and the soundtrack of my life started to include the static of anxiety and the melancholy hum of depression.

This mixtape isn't all sad songs, though. There are bursts of laughter, flashes of joy, and the hopeful melody of self-discovery. But it's honest. It's raw. It's a reflection of the ups and downs that come with navigating the complexities of mental health.

So why share it with the internet void? Because maybe, just maybe, someone else out there is listening and recognizes the melody. Maybe someone else has a mixtape playing in their head filled with similar songs.

Here's to finding solace in shared experiences, to letting loose the tangled chords of our emotions, and to the power of music, or in this case, mixtapes, to connect us on a deeper level.

[shopluth]

The Era of Self-Interest: Is True Love Endangered?. #shorts.

[damagedparents]

Connection is often compared to the feeling of unconditional love. Imagine connection as a vast, serene ocean. Each person is a boat floating on the surface of the water. When two individuals connect, it's as if their boats anchor together. The waves of life might be rough, but the anchored boats remain steady, providing support and understanding for one another. Just as a boat anchored to another is less likely to be tossed around by the waves, individuals who are connected and supported by each other are better equipped to navigate life's challenges and find solace in the midst of turmoil. #ConnectionMatters #FindingConnection #CreatingBonds #BreakingBarriers #EmbracingVulnerability #HumanConnection #BuildingRelationships #MeaningfulConnections #UnconditionalLove #BreakingDownWalls #FosteringInclusivity #ExpandingPerspectives #NavigatingRelationships #GenuineInteractions

[motorcyclingyogig]

A paragrph from the full text (below) written originally as: “Endowed With Longing for Connection.”

Perfection in yoga may have been an ancient goal, and to achieve that goal many yogis spent time alone and in isolation; but I don’t know anyone with perfection on their bucket list. I’ve not heard anyone say, “Yea, I want to become the perfect yogi, to levitate, reach santosha, and become one with God.

[cherylebannon]

Totally lost in the studio…. Adding some loved owl images and spring cleaning. Messy energy of my art space as I am reclaiming and finding my way through with lockdown and isolation. Hoping you are finding being some calm calm connections in your own corner of the world. Link in bio for all my latest updates if your curious for more.. . . . . . #bluethumbartist#redbubbleartist #mavacollective #inagalleryfarfaraway #owl#owllive#owlart#owlpainting#cherylebannon#melbourneartist#ibtuitiveart#birdlovers #bird#birdart#findingconnections#artcalm#australianartist#buylocalart#llinkinbio (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTmBDQ2H9jB/?utm_medium=tumblr

[cherryintheblossom]

Some paintings are more difficult to let go than others, George was and still is a person who has deeply inspired me. If the right person comes along, I may be able to let go of this work. My art is like having a kid, you love them, but you know one day they have to go leave to help make someone else or other people find something within themselves and contribute to the world. Me + George Harrison, Oil on Canvas, 20"x20", 2014. Happy Birthday to George Harrison! 💕⭐️ #georgeharrison #thebeatles #allthingsmustpass #happybirthday #portraitpainting #comparisonpainting #popart #popculture #johannafalzone #findingconnections #darkhorse @georgeharrisonofficial @dhaniharrison

[mikaelseppala]

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Our need for social connection is at the heart of what it is to be human. Our collection of stories with @TheCaresFamily explores the importance of #FindingConnection in a disconnected age @alexsmith1982 #LonelinessAwarenessWeek https://t.co/j5GbzuLWhE

— Nesta (@nesta_uk) June 21, 2019

[madebymixy]

It’s all in the details. When I feel lost or bewildered I escape into this art journal. A few minutes of retreating from the chaos in the world feels like hitting a reset button. There’s nothing clever or complicated going on here, just patches and layers of pattern. They build up to become something I could never have imagined or planned. #artjournalmagic #abstractdoodles #lostindoodles #escapethechaos #everydayhabit #creativepractice #itsallinthelayers #artiseverywhere #patternsinpatterns #findingconnection #blueandpurple #nottadpoles #allinthedetail

[shopluth]

The Quest for True Friendship. #shorts.

#FriendshipGoals #FindingConnections #TrueValue