Social connections.
Knowing others, and being known. Above all else, I think we are built for relationship.
And when nurturing connections disappear from our lives, the negative impact can be immense.
At this time of the year, there's lots of talk about goals and resolutions. Amongst all the admirable goals, let's all be sure to do the simple thing of maintaining good nurturing relationships.
This article outlines the necessity of forming and nurturing sustaining relationships: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/30/health/loneliness-elderly.html
Our long term health depends upon it.
Arohanui.
Contact me: Lorraine Dodd: Counsellor in Howick, Auckland 0221 874 057, through the contact section http://lorrainedodd.wix.com/lorraine-dodd by email nurturinghope@gmail.com or Private Message me through Facebook
