Hi Claudia, I've become curious about you, so here I am.
This speaks straight to the ache of our times.
We move so fast, trying to prove we're efficient, capable, productive—yet somewhere along the way, the soul of connection thins out.
What you’ve named so clearly—the flattening, the sorting, the loss of nuance—it’s not just a societal issue, it’s a personal grief.
Because real connection takes time. Presence. The willingness to sit in discomfort, curiosity, and difference.
I often think: the world isn’t starving for information—it’s starving for intimacy.
Thank you for putting words to what so many of us are sensing. I’m with you in this call to slow down, see more clearly, and choose relationship over reduction.
May we develop real friendship through our connection here.
I like your thought and think you are right: the world is not starving for more information, but for deeper connections.
Relationships/friendships are very important to me. No matter where I lived in the world, I always kept in close contact with my friends at home and with the friends I made in the places I lived.
To care for relationships, we need to pay attention and take time.....and that requires slowing down.
Thank you for getting curious. Lets keep connecting.
Claudia, Thank you for this. Your words ring true—connection really does ask for time, attention, and a willingness to slow down.
As an older mom with adult daughters who have disabilities, this is an area I often find both deeply meaningful and, honestly, challenging. The day-to-day care can be all-consuming, and yet my heart longs for more space to nurture friendships and deeper connection outside of that role.
I appreciate you holding that curiosity with me. Let’s keep weaving the friendship thread.
I can see how it is not easy to do all the caring and nurturing for your kids who depend on your help, care and love. That makes it not easy to find space for yourself. Yet, that space and caring for yourself (as you say e.g. with friendships/connections/social interaction) provides you with the energy and strength you need for the caring for others.
Hi Claudia, I've become curious about you, so here I am.
This speaks straight to the ache of our times.
We move so fast, trying to prove we're efficient, capable, productive—yet somewhere along the way, the soul of connection thins out.
What you’ve named so clearly—the flattening, the sorting, the loss of nuance—it’s not just a societal issue, it’s a personal grief.
Because real connection takes time. Presence. The willingness to sit in discomfort, curiosity, and difference.
I often think: the world isn’t starving for information—it’s starving for intimacy.
Thank you for putting words to what so many of us are sensing. I’m with you in this call to slow down, see more clearly, and choose relationship over reduction.
May we develop real friendship through our connection here.
Thank you.
Hi Prajna, thanks so much for your message.
I like your thought and think you are right: the world is not starving for more information, but for deeper connections.
Relationships/friendships are very important to me. No matter where I lived in the world, I always kept in close contact with my friends at home and with the friends I made in the places I lived.
To care for relationships, we need to pay attention and take time.....and that requires slowing down.
Thank you for getting curious. Lets keep connecting.
Claudia, Thank you for this. Your words ring true—connection really does ask for time, attention, and a willingness to slow down.
As an older mom with adult daughters who have disabilities, this is an area I often find both deeply meaningful and, honestly, challenging. The day-to-day care can be all-consuming, and yet my heart longs for more space to nurture friendships and deeper connection outside of that role.
I appreciate you holding that curiosity with me. Let’s keep weaving the friendship thread.
I can see how it is not easy to do all the caring and nurturing for your kids who depend on your help, care and love. That makes it not easy to find space for yourself. Yet, that space and caring for yourself (as you say e.g. with friendships/connections/social interaction) provides you with the energy and strength you need for the caring for others.
“We see ourselves as unique, but photograph others as anonymous types.” What a beautiful reminder to pause long enough to let people surprise you.
Thank you, Lou. You can often see "what surprises you" in the images/photographs—it reveals itself if you are patient.