Loneliness is more than being alone — it’s the quiet ache of feeling unseen.

Belonging begins with something simple: recognition.

In this reflection, Lee explores how connection shapes our identity, multiplies joy, and eases the weight of isolation. Through everyday examples — a smile across the room, a wave from a neighbor, or an unexpected text — we discover how presence opens the door to belonging.

Whether in relationships, communities, or with ourselves, connection reminds us: I see you. You see me.