Holding Space

Remembering the Value of Human Connection

July is a funny month for a number of reasons. ?

It's a time when many of us take a break, spend time with family, and reconnect with our lives outside of work. ?

During this season, something shifts that feels more important than ever before:We hold space for the human-ness of it all.

In our increasingly virtual world, there's a moment that often goes unnoticed. It's the two to five minutes right when a virtual meeting starts.

We have a choice.? We can dive straight into work, or we can take a moment to acknowledge each other, ask how we're doing, and genuinely connect.

Thanks to AI, my team, and a variety of tools, my work has become more efficient. But the one thing I never want to automate is the core of why I do this work: connecting on a human scale.

It's a small gesture to start a conversation with an honest "How are you doing?" or "What have you been up to lately?" Yet, these moments are the ones that allow us to truly know each other.

As we become more virtual, we risk missing the moments that foster genuine connections. It's important to pause and hold space for these interactions. Whether it's talking about the changing seasons, sharing what's growing in our gardens, discussing our latest cooking experiments, or catching up on how our kids are doing, these conversations matter. ?

In a world where efficiency and automation are prized, let's not forget the value of human connection. Taking a moment to hold space and share can make all the difference in our work and personal lives.

So, as we move through July and beyond, let's commit to holding space for each other, fostering genuine connections, and embracing the humaneness that makes our work meaningful. ?

Thank you for being part of our community. Here’s to making meaningful connections and holding space for each other in all that we do. ?

Wishing you a warm and connected July.

- Madeline

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