Whether its a person, place or thing, when you make an emotional connection, experience a breath taking view or recognize an unique talent, a special place opens up in your heart. I can recall moments in life when I went to a conference, attended a retreat or met someone on vacation that I never knew, yet an instant connection occurred. Like twins separated from birth, a long lost cousin you never met or divine intervention, there are certain types of people who click with your personality. Despite a lack of history, some aspect, character or trait unites 2 souls together, making an emotional connection.
Last January, my wife and I returned to the place of our honeymoon for the first time, Palm Springs, California. Yes, any day as a newly wed is special, but the landscape of the desert, mountains and vegetation of this region became etched into my mind. Whether you’re visiting Hidden Canyon in the Joshua Tree National Forest, taking the Aerial Tram to the top of the mountains overlooking Palm Springs or hiking along the trails in Indian Canyons, there is so much to do in this section of California. One week isn’t enough to see the sights with golf destinations, shopping and of course the Salton Sea to explore.
Finally, if you are teachable, every now and then God will reveal to you a gift you never knew you had. Periodically I dabbled into forms of writing beginning with poetry. From here I moved on to song writing and short stories as well as trying to write articles for various publications. While serving as a journalist for Travel Golf Media for 2 and a half years, I began to ponder my connection with writing. What I’ve learned is that when I take the time to be still, reflect and put into words what you’ve feeling and thinking, a sense of peace fills your soul. Thus, this emotional connection with writing continues to stir my heart, inspiring me to be a faithful writer for Express Yourself 4 Him. May you encounter several good emotional connections in 2014. Have a blessed day!
by Jay Mankus
