Creating Connections While Apart

[Daily OM]: Life's journeys may sometimes take us away from our families and friends, but there are many ways to stay connected. Aside from making use of the technology available -- speaking on the phone or seeing each other from across cyberspace -- we can create simple ceremonies using nature and our own thoughts to connect our hearts across the miles.

The first step in creating your ceremony is to look to nature for similarities in the different surroundings. The second step is agreeing upon something that is meaningful to all involved. If your mother loves birds, then perhaps each time you hear a bird chirp, you can think of her and mentally send love. You may choose the sight of a butterfly, the feel of a breeze or raindrops, or the scent of flowers to remind you of a special someone. The pink glow of sunset might be your favorite time to send a thought, or perhaps the warming oranges of sunrise. We can all see the sun, the moon, and an array of twinkling stars when we look to the skies....<<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...