When I walked back inside, I was smiling ear to ear. I felt lighter and energized and joyful. Texting is a great way to stay connected on the surface, but it doesn’t replace the depth that one feels when sitting in a circle with other human beings. We evolved from tribal communities where we’d sit around campfires, singing and sharing food while looking each other in the eyes.

Would this moment have happened without the pandemic? Not likely. We were all craving this part of life that had been stripped away. Honoring the truth that has stood the test of time- we need connection. We long to be in relationship. Seen. Heard. To belong to something or someone, without a screen between us.