September was a busy travel month. I co-hosted a retreat in Mexico with my dear friend, Rebecca; we had the most incredible time. It was the perfect combination of a beautiful setting, yoga, the most amazing and open group of people, and delicious food. Deep and powerful connections were made, and I left a better person.

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We were back in Atlanta for a day and then headed to Chattanooga for a dear friend's wedding. This person and his now wife hold a very special place in my heart. I watched all the ups and downs that led him to become who he is today. And his wife, well, I couldn't have wished for a better person for him to end up with. It was the perfect setting, with the perfect people, and I feel incredibly happy for them.

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I sat with all my experiences on the retreat and over the wedding weekend. The thing that kept coming up for me was the word connection.

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Connection is defined as the sense of closeness and belongingness a person can experience when having supportive relationships with those around them.

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This! This right here is what life is all about. Support and a sense of belonging are some of the most essential things in life. Life feels fulfilling when we have those things, and we are content. We feel empty, lonely, and sad when we don't have those things. We are hard-wired for connection.

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While Mexico was beautiful, the experience would not have been the same without the people I was surrounded by. Meeting new people, sharing yoga, celebrating similarities and differences, and experiencing joy helped cultivate an unforgettable experience.

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Two people joining their lives is always incredible, but sharing that experience with those they love is even more amazing.

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We are social animals, and we are meant to have deep and intimate connections with people. But yet, so many people struggle with feeling isolated and lonely.

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Instead of cultivating these connections, we spend most of our time focused on work and being productive. Connection is undervalued and under-prioritized.

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Connection is powerful and transformational. It helps people feel seen, safe, heard, valued, and loved. It is the glue that binds us all together.

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Connection involves a certain level of vulnerability. If you ask someone to be open and honest, you must meet them with equal energy. Vulnerability is hard for us all. It makes us uncomfortable and scared to show people a side of ourselves we like to keep hidden. It requires that we learn to trust people.

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When you allow yourself to move into that space, whether with a family member, partner, friend, coach, or mentor, those connections are the ones that uplift you and make you feel supported, loved, and valued. These are transformational connections.

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Part of what has drawn me to be a yoga teacher and a health and wellness coach is the ability to develop deep connections with my students and clients. In my work, cultivating connection is how I successfully help people reach their goals and create consistency and sustainability in their lives.

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I care deeply for people and want to see them succeed in whatever they want to achieve in their lives. I invest as much, if not more, in my clients than they invest in themselves. I hope they walk away knowing they have someone on their side who wants to see them succeed and thrive and is fully invested in making that happen.

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Helping people move from feeling overwhelmed and stuck, unsure of where to start, to understanding how to get into action, and how to keep going is an honor and a privilege.

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Watching my clients transform into the person they used to dream of being is incredible, and I'm grateful to them all for allowing me to be a part of their journey.

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The transformation you want doesn't happen because you think and read about it and plan for that day in the future when you will start. It happens because you take action now.

Reach out, connect, and find the support you need to start on your journey. Stop waiting for the perfect moment; create it.

What are you waiting for?