I had a really nice weekend in my home town, and it inspired me to write a casual “reflections” type of post for you all today. Saturday was one of my oldest girlfriend’s birthdays, and I got to see her as well as one of my other closest friends. Seeing and spending time with them made me feel so rejuvenated, and got me thinking of the power of connection.
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The Power of Connection
I’m the type of person who has just a few close friends, but the relationships I have with them are incredibly deep. As an introvert and empathetic person, being around many people or feeling like I have to spend time with a bunch of different individuals absolutely drains me. I could spend an entire day with a few people who I consider friends, and need to spend the full next day recuperating and refilling my pot of energy. But I could spend the same amount of time with a few select individuals, and walk away with my emotional pot brimming with happiness. Isn’t that an odd thing? That doing the same thing with different people can leave you either feeling emotionally drained, or emotionally fulfilled? This thought is what made me think of the power of connection, because it’s exactly how I felt after this past weekend. And it made me realize that having such a deep, emotional connection with just a few people is perfectly OK, and exactly what I need to feel fulfilled.
These photos perfectly depict the way this past weekend made me feel. It’s also kind of amazing because I got the same feeling from hanging out and having this coffee date with the woman who took the photos 🙂 Another irony? On Saturday I connected with the two friends I mentioned above at a coffee shop as well! LOL…apparently there’s something about friends and coffee shops that’s good for the soul 🙂
The story goes a little something like this…I met one of my best friends for coffee and a catch-up sesh, and as we were chatting, our other best friend (who’s birthday I had came down for) walked in and sat down for breakfast with her fiance. We got up to say ‘hi’ and ended up sitting with them for the remainder of the time. It was such a simple and nonchalant thing, but it felt so natural and easy. Another amazing power of connection 🙂
Needless to say, I’m a tender-hearted person which is why I had to share this story with you all LOL. Plus, it’s Monday, and we could all use a little #MondayMotivation! #AmIRight??
Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert, and how do you know? Also, do you have people in your life who you have a deep connection with? Let me know in the comments and have a lovely week everyone!
xo,
B
Photos taken by: Rachel Cossette Photography
Photos edited by: Me
Outfit Details: Striped t-shirt from Target, jeans are BlankNYC from Nordstrom Rack, purse is Kate Spade, camel knit cardigan from Old Navy, and camel coat is Michael Kors from Macy’s
What a sweet post! I’m introverted too, and often find myself coming up with excuses to avoid hanging out with people (who I consider to be my best friends!). But then once I spend time with them, I’m like – “Oh yeah! This is great! This is why I love my friends and should spend more time with them.” It’s nice to have those moments that serve as reminders to not be too closed off.
Yes exactly, I couldn’t agree more! I’m definitely like that as well, where I’ll make plans with someone and as they get closer I start to regret making the plans and start trying to think of ways to get out of them LOL. But I’ve found that if I just do it, I always end up having a good time 🙂