A surfer beautifully illustrated the transformative power of two simple words
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Sep 15 2021 at 11:31 PM GMT
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- It's easy to forget in the midst of our seemingly intractable divides, but human beings need each other.
- We are social creatures, of course, but our need for human connection goes beyond family bonds and friendship and social stimulation.
- In times of distress especially, the simple, purposeful presence of another person can be powerfully transformative'both emotionally and physiologically.
- Ryan Kuja, a surfer who also happens to be a trained therapist and theologian, shared a beautiful post that illustrates this fundamental truth.
- Kuja wrote: "Two days ago I was out surfing and a young guy, maybe 20 or so, was just inside of me by 10 yards or so.
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- Published Sep 15, 2021 11:31 PM GMT