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Some people struggle with connecting, and that’s okay. Everyone has their strengths… and quirks. Author Bob Goff says the way to achieve your goals is to help others achieve theirs. So if you want other people to connect with you, try some of these things to connect with them. Learn attunement. First get good at recognizing your own emotions. A feelings chart can help. You can choose one or a dozen emotions you might be feeling right now or in certain situations. Even if those feelings conflict, they’re all valid and true. Then you can attune with others. At first, it might feel like an arbitrary way of talking to someone. But the fact that you’re doing it and with such care means it is real—and it will feel very real and gratifying to the other person. (Contact me for a workshop on how to do this through anseloliver.com ) Sometimes people talk a lot because they’re wanting connection. But if it’s just informational content without emotions, it’s empty. Kinda like eating several boxes...

Note, none of this is medical advice. Perspectives and resources to consider Water. Reduce the intake of toxins by only drinking water that has been filtered with a premium filter, such as a Berkey Filter or a distiller, or water from a spring in a glass bottle. Also, get a premium filter for your shower head—your skin absorbs stuff, too. Food. Eat fresh and organic whole-plant food—fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds. Do not eat packaged or processed foods. If you eat meat or eggs, make sure it is organic and has been grass-fed (such as beef), pasture-raised (chickens/eggs) or wild-caught (seafood). Exercise. Walk daily. Do resistance training (such as weights) a few times a week. Don’t over exercise—moderate is plenty sufficient. Sleep. Slow down an hour or so before bed. Turn off screens. Practice mindfulness and peace. Get enough sleep. We need 9-10 hours a night, not 7-8 like many experts claim. Go to bed early and wake up early. Connect. Learn how to connect with oth...

The Bible is a collection of 66 books that tells the history of God and humans. The Bible is divided into two sections: The Old Testament and The New Testament. The Old Testament points to God’s plan for us. The New Testament explains that plan. The Old Testament tells the story of how God created the world and people. Then people sinned, and because of God’s eternal holiness, the wages of sin is death. So God provided a forthcoming sacrifice for people to be redeemed. In The New Testament, we learn that the Messiah, meaning “the Appointed One,” who would die in our place was God’s own son, Jesus. This is different from any other religion that has ever existed or probably will exist—the deity comes to the person, not the person having to achieve something to gain eternal life. The Old Testament is a story about God choosing a people group to honor and be with. That people group would at times follow God and receive His blessing and protection—and their community would thrive. Other ti...