By Connection, I mean connection with oneself, with others and with life itself.
Why? Because when we truly connect, we transform our experience of life: we feel more alive, vital, impassioned and, without necessarily trying, we have a positive impact on others and in consequence our environment changes for the better.
As one of my teachers used to say, “Yes, but how?” You may be asking the same question. Well, that’s where courage comes in. Life is constantly giving us opportunities to connect or disconnect, but it’s not always easy or comfortable to stay connected. A lot of the time it’s far easier to numb out: drugs, alcohol, sex, shopping, eating, being busy with 16 projects on the go at any one time…the list of tactics for distracting and numbing out goes on. And yes, I’ve done my share.
But here’s the issue: if you disconnect from pain, because you’re too afraid to feel it, or you disconnect from others because you resent them, or you disconnect from life because you’re just plain fed up with the struggle of living it, then you disconnect from all the good stuff too! The joy, the vitality, the passion, the creativity, the amazing experience of living your life fully. And that’s a tragedy.
This Blog will help you to find your courage to connect; with others, with life, with God – whatever you choose to call that Power greater than us – and with yourself, and to stay connected when all you want to do is run, dive under the duvet and hide.
I invite you to share this journey with me, and you might just learn a few things along the way… now, what’s not to like?
Tess
28 Dec 2013 1:42 pmHello Sahera, I am so glad to see your website has gone live. Congratulations, I shall enjoy reading everything you post. You have been such an inspirational person in my life and I have enjoyed walking life’s journey with you, in friendship. Tess
Cathy
05 Jan 2014 10:22 amIn your wisdom, we can learn from your words. You have always been a great teacher.
Lynne McCaffrey
24 Jan 2014 4:37 pmHow exciting to receive your message today. I shall watch with interest and send you all my very best wishes with the project – let’s connect! x
Pascale
24 Jan 2014 4:37 pmI am delighted to hear you and know that others can be inspired and encouraged by you and the way you live life.
I am celebrating all you have done to get here!
Can’t wait to hear more.
Warren Kahn
24 Jan 2014 4:47 pmI am thrilled to hear of your project and potential publishing. I full support the effort and look forward to learning from you.
all my best,
Warren Kahn
Lee Jampolsky
24 Jan 2014 5:02 pmNormally, I must admit, I don’t read much of the many blogs that are sent to me. This morning was different, and I wanted to read what you had to say. What great writing. Your tone and approach is authentic, vulnerable, and full of quiet wisdom. Nothing in your site or your writing screams of ego with a “listen to me, I am important” tone. For this reason I think you are one of the few and rare gems that will have a quick following. I thought some of my lovely wife, Holly, as I read your history, as there are similarities, especially in your being both very accomplished in the world and yet very humble, and having tremendous wisdom to share through your experiences and hardships in life. Congrats, and all the best on your journey.
Lee Jampolsky
Amanda
25 Jan 2014 7:30 amTo one of the best connectors I know. Your determination, courage and vitality are an inspiration. It was a pleasure reading this and today I will remember to be present and connect with myself, my family, my friends and you!
Stephen Ritson
26 Jan 2014 10:01 pmSahara, having been part of your journey it’s really rewarding to see you capture it in writing and pass it on to others. You have been an inspiration in my life. With much love
Sahera Chohan
27 Jan 2014 8:39 pmDear Steve, so lovely to receive your message. I am grateful for your acknowledgement and love you much
Gloria Garner
26 Jan 2014 11:33 pmWonderful to hear what you’re doing. Thank you for including me. I will anxiously await the blog! The very best to you Sahera. Gloria
Sahera Chohan
27 Jan 2014 8:40 pmThank you Gloria. It is my passion and I am grateful I can share with others in this way. I hope you enjoy the posts!
Frances
27 Jan 2014 11:39 amIt’s very inspiring to read this blog and hear about your book, Sahera. If the book is anything like these reads here, it will be a real winner, and I’ll be very much there in the multitude celebrating its publication! Love the Resolve page too … and love you!
Sahera Chohan
27 Jan 2014 8:41 pmThank you dear Frances.
Margi
28 Jan 2014 4:20 pmI wholeheartedly love this blog! You are such a joy and inspiration.
Deborah
29 Jan 2014 4:56 pmSahera
what a gift to the World your blog is!
Your writings are inspirational and your generosity in sharing it is huge. There are many pearls of wisdom to enjoy and learn from, and most importantly for me to put into practise! Thank you for the mindfulness around commitment being a habitual practise, and that life is to be lived. I love the quotes, Melisa Pearce, Touched by a Horse being my favourite.
Kasey Varga
29 Jan 2014 10:05 pmSahera I am so delighted to see you gifting your experience and wisdom in this way! The folks who read this blog are so fortunate to be touched by you. You are so awesome!
Archana Bhatia
25 Apr 2015 2:08 pmHi Sahera, so wonderful to reconnect with you again after our serendipitous encounter in the Apple Store! I look forward to reading your blog and keeping in touch x
Sahera Chohan
27 Apr 2015 3:06 pmSo good to be connected again Archie. Much love
Linda Johnston
28 Sep 2015 4:01 amHello Sahera, so glad to be on board with your blog. You are the epitomy of authenticity and I am so thrilled to be included in this experience. We will all learn so much as we walk with you on this journey. What I love most about you is the way you have checked your ego at the door. That is what sets you apart in my eyes. What a great teacher, author and friend you are to us all!
Linda J.
Sahera Chohan
28 Sep 2015 8:13 amLinda, I am touched by your words, thank you so much. You inspire me to continue to share my experiences to help others in any way I can, to be their best and authentic selves. Much love to you, Sahera