Connectedness
Full Description
Things happen for a reason. You are sure of it. You are sure of it because in your soul you know that we are all connected. Yes, we are individuals, responsible for our own judgments and in possession of our own free will, but nonetheless we are part of something larger. Some may call it the collective unconscious. Others may label it spirit or life force. But whatever your word of choice, you gain confidence from knowing that we are not isolated from one another or from the earth and the life on it. This feeling of Connectedness implies certain responsibilities. If we are all part of a larger picture, then we must not harm others because we will be harming ourselves. We must not exploit because we will be exploiting ourselves. Your awareness of these responsibilities creates your value system. You are considerate, caring, and accepting. Certain of the unity of humankind, you are a bridge builder for people of different cultures. Sensitive to the invisible hand, you can give others comfort that there is a purpose beyond our humdrum lives. The exact articles of your faith will depend on your upbringing and your culture, but your faith is strong. It sustains you and your close friends in the face of life’s mysteries
Shared Theme Description
People who are especially talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason.
Your Personalized Strengths Insights
What makes you stand out?
Driven by your talents, you demonstrate a heightened sensitivity to the challenges facing various members of the human family. The faces you see in the news often strike you as familiar, not foreign. You usually feel a strong bond between yourself and these individuals. You intentionally refrain from being surrounded only by people who remind you of yourself. It’s very likely that you welcome all kinds of people into your circle of friends, family, or acquaintances. You have an ability to bond with individuals without expecting them to conform to your way of thinking, working, or living. You typically revel in the diversity of humankind. You refuse to bemoan the fact that every person, language, or culture is different. You have concluded that human beings are inextricably linked with one another as well as with everything in the cosmos — that is, the universe. By nature, you have no doubts about being linked in some way with everything in the universe. This includes all creation and all humankind. Because of your strengths, you continually seek wisdom from people with whom you have intelligent conversations. You not only listen but also share your thoughts. In the process, you are likely to move beyond concrete facts. Your curiosity draws you to speculate — that is, reflect or wonder — about theories, ideas, or concepts. To keep your mind fresh, you frequently quiz individuals who are equally fascinated with the intangible and abstract aspects of life. Chances are good that you sense that everything in life is somehow interrelated and interdependent. This idea steels — that is, fortifies — you to calmly facemost of life’s challenges and difficulties.
Things happen for a reason. You are sure of it. You are sure of it because in your soul you know that we are all connected. Yes, we are individuals, responsible for our own judgments and in possession of our own free will, but nonetheless we are part of something larger. Some may call it the collective unconscious. Others may label it spirit or life force. But whatever your word of choice, you gain confidence from knowing that we are not isolated from one another or from the earth and the life on it. This feeling of Connectedness implies certain responsibilities. If we are all part of a larger picture, then we must not harm others because we will be harming ourselves. We must not exploit because we will be exploiting ourselves. Your awareness of these responsibilities creates your value system. You are considerate, caring, and accepting. Certain of the unity of humankind, you are a bridge builder for people of different cultures. Sensitive to the invisible hand, you can give others comfort that there is a purpose beyond our humdrum lives. The exact articles of your faith will depend on your upbringing and your culture, but your faith is strong. It sustains you and your close friends in the face of life’s mysteries
Shared Theme Description
People who are especially talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason.
Your Personalized Strengths Insights
What makes you stand out?
Driven by your talents, you demonstrate a heightened sensitivity to the challenges facing various members of the human family. The faces you see in the news often strike you as familiar, not foreign. You usually feel a strong bond between yourself and these individuals. You intentionally refrain from being surrounded only by people who remind you of yourself. It’s very likely that you welcome all kinds of people into your circle of friends, family, or acquaintances. You have an ability to bond with individuals without expecting them to conform to your way of thinking, working, or living. You typically revel in the diversity of humankind. You refuse to bemoan the fact that every person, language, or culture is different. You have concluded that human beings are inextricably linked with one another as well as with everything in the cosmos — that is, the universe. By nature, you have no doubts about being linked in some way with everything in the universe. This includes all creation and all humankind. Because of your strengths, you continually seek wisdom from people with whom you have intelligent conversations. You not only listen but also share your thoughts. In the process, you are likely to move beyond concrete facts. Your curiosity draws you to speculate — that is, reflect or wonder — about theories, ideas, or concepts. To keep your mind fresh, you frequently quiz individuals who are equally fascinated with the intangible and abstract aspects of life. Chances are good that you sense that everything in life is somehow interrelated and interdependent. This idea steels — that is, fortifies — you to calmly facemost of life’s challenges and difficulties.