Friendship is an area Daniel Ellenberg believes we often overlook in our lives.
We prioritize career, finances, family, and our physical health, but where’s the value we place on the strength of our connections with others?
In a time of widespread loneliness and isolation, it’s crucial we recognize that our “friendship net worth” matters deeply.
True friendship isn’t just something that happens by chance; it’s something we need to cultivate intentionally. Many of us struggle with relationships—whether it’s connecting or sustaining meaningful connections over time. This can be a lonely journey, with the pain of friendships that faded or hit roadblocks. If we can shift our focus to truly valuing our friendships, investing in them like we do other important parts of our lives, we can create more fulfilling, supportive connections.
So this week, Dr. Daniel Ellenberg dives into what it means to form deep, genuine friendships and he offers a guided meditation that helps us show up with openness, authenticity, and courage.
I hope you find both helpful.
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Meditation: Opening to Connecting with Others
Talk: The Sacred Power of Friendships
Daniel Ellenberg, PhD is a psychologist, leadership coach, and the founder of Strength with Heart men’s groups and workshops. He is a past president of the American Psychological Association (APA) division on men and masculinities and the founder/director of the Men and Boys Compassion Initiative through the Global Compassion Coalition (GCC). He is currently co-writing a book for men called Strength with Heart and contributed a chapter in A Global Dialogue on Masculinity. He has spent his entire career helping people, particularly men, navigate their lives more mindfully, skillfully, and compassionately.
