Hey, welcome back to the 'Road to the Promised Land.' This week, I've been doing a lot of quiet thinking about **connection**. Not just the easy, surface-level stuff, but those profound, often invisible threads that truly bind us. I'm calling this episode "All the Umbilical Cords" because it's about recognizing how deeply we're intertwined with everything around us.We're talking about the cords that connect us to our loved ones – the ones we choose, the ones we're born into. We're also exploring those powerful ties to our passions, the dreams that fuel us, the communities that hold us up, and even that deeper connection to purpose, to something bigger than ourselves, that many of us feel.It's a really raw, open conversation, and honestly, a vulnerable one for me. We'll be looking at how these vital connections nourish us, how they shape who we are, and sometimes, how they might even challenge us to grow. It’s about figuring out which cords are healthy and life-giving, and which ones might need a little re-evaluation, not to cut them off, but to understand them better.Join me as we explore the beauty and complexity of being connected. We'll share stories, maybe a few laughs, and definitely some real talk about finding strength and meaning in these fundamental ties. So, settle in, open your heart, and let's unravel "All the Umbilical Cords" together. You're loved, you're welcome, and you belong here.