[codegeek]

Meaningful Connection starts with just a connection. We are all so busy in our lives these days that we forget to even say hi to people, or that neighbor or that acquaintenace that could become something more.

It takes effort to do it. In the old days, people would sit on their front porch and talk to their neighbor or go out with friends or just hang out in their neighboorhood. Nowadays, everything has to be planned. Oh you want our kids to play with yours ? Lets setup a Play Date".

here is what I am doing lately. I am making an effort to invite neighbors to our house for a quick get together. Nothing formal but anything. I understand you can't do that with all neighbors bt start with some. Call that old friend u haven't spoken to for a while and go see them even if u have to drive for 2 hours.

Real example: We had invited some neighbors and now they are inviting us for a party this weekend. I really don't wanna go because I am so busy with my work and kids but decided to go anyway to ensure I don't break that chain. This get together is in the city where I have to drive in, find shitty parking and then walk. The lazy me would have said screw it and make an excuse. I would rather stay home and watch netflix or work on that code. But I am ensuring that my wife and I are both going to go and leave our young kids with her parents on Saturday night. This is a lot of effort honestly but we have to do it.

The point is that u have to make serious effort to make meaningful connections. People will reciprocate but no one wants to take the first step these days.