Connection is a dynamic quantity

Positive connection is the process of growing together on the basis of mutual respect for each other’s needs. It develops through listening to each other, social interaction, clear communication and common experiences and learning. For me, connection is a dynamic product of three ingredients: an emotional bond, memory and mental focus. The first two components lay the strong foundation, whereas the third one can be switched on and off, depending on the situation. However, connection doesn’t necessarily need to be positive. It can be neutral or even negative. As soon as an individual interacts in a specific way with another individual’s environment, causing a specific, repeated response, there is already a connection between the two of them. Since connection is a dynamic quantity, it can change with varying parameters and time, Such variables can affect the three components - emotion, memory and mental focus significantly. But we’d better reconsider the connection with our dogs in advance. Everyday life makes it evident too often, that emotions cannot be transformed completely and memories cannot be erased, no matter how elegant we counter condition. Even if some people tend to measure connection mainly by its most visible component alone – the mental focus, in my opinion, it is much more far-reaching than a temporary synchronicity of minds during sports, work or leisure activities.” 1 Comment Iris Maxfield on 1st January 2019 at 7:35 am “Positive connection is the process of growing together on the basis of mutual respect” I think this is so true in a teacher/student relationship. “Everyday life makes it evident too often, that emotions cannot be transformed completely and memories cannot be erased” I believe this is also very sad but very true, memories can shape a lifetime of triggered emotions. Reply Submit a Comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Submit Comment Δ The Joy of Learning by Frances McCormack | 2nd August 2022 | Connection | 0 Comments Curiosity, discovery, success, confidence, understanding, growth: all of these things can nurture a joy of learning for its own sake Read More In praise of naughty dogs by Frances McCormack | 31st January 2022 | Connection , Life with Dogs | 14 Comments .. a desire for solutions to problems that weren’t problems until someone else outside of the relationship suggested they were. Read More Connection starts with invitation by Sarah Owings | 1st January 2019 | Connection | 15 Comments Connection thrives in the absence of expe

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