Connection to Earth Quotes

"I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship."

- Brené Brown

"Our stories are not meant for everyone. Hearing them is a privilege, and we should always ask ourselves this before we share: "Who has earned the right to hear my story?" If we have one or two people in our lives who can sit with us and hold space for our shame stories, and love us for our strengths and struggles, we are incredibly lucky. If we have a friend, or small group of friends, or family who embraces our imperfections, vulnerabilities, and power, and fills us with a sense of belonging, we are incredibly lucky."

- Brené Brown

"One of the greatest barriers to connection is the cultural importance we place on ‘going it alone.’ Somehow, we’ve come to equate success with not needing anyone. Many of us are willing to extend a helping hand, but we’re very reluctant to reach out for help when we need it ourselves. It’s as if we’ve divided the world into ‘those who offer help’ and ‘those who need help.’ The truth is that we are both."

- Brené Brown

"When we stop caring about what people think, we lose our capacity for connection. When we become defined by what people think, we lose our willingness to be vulnerable."

- Brené Brown

"None of us are home until all of us are home."

- Project HOME

"The World Cup is a truly international event."

- John Motson

"A lovely thing about Christmas is that it's compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together."

- Garrison Keillor

"Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand to hand."

- Dr. Seuss

"If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him...the people who give you their food give you their heart."

- Cesar Chavez

"Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people eat together."

- Guy Fieri

"In the end, the culture we create comes down to the foods we share."

- Anthony Bourdain

"The table is a meeting place, a gathering ground, the source of sustenance and nourishment, festivity, safety, and satisfaction."

- Laurie Colwin

"We Do Have A Lot In Common. The Same Earth, The Same Air, The Same Sky. Maybe If We Started Looking At What’s The Same Instead Of Looking At What’s Different, Well, Who Knows?"

- Meowth

"If there is someone in this world who understands you, it feels like that person is right beside you. Even if you’re as far apart as the end of the land and top of the sky."

- Giallo

"...The places we are born. The time we spend living... The languages we speak... We are all different. But the presence of Pokémon unites us. We share our lives with our Pokémon and our happiness grows as we all become greater than we were alone. That is why we can battle and trade with anyone we choose... Since there is sadness, we can feel joy. When there is anger, compassion is born..."

- Cynthia

""Sons are the anchors of a mother’s life.""

- Sophocles

"Food is the ingredient that binds us together."

- Unknown

"Good food, good company, great memories."

- Unknown

"Food is the ultimate equalizer. It brings people together from all walks of life."

- Unknown

"Friends and food: the ultimate soulmates."

"Food tastes better when shared with friends."

"Friends + Food = Perfect Combo."

"Foodies forever, friends for life."

"Savouring food and friendship, one bite at a time."

"The best ingredients in life: friends and food."

"Food tastes better when you eat it with friends."

"What is friendship? It is sharing the last slice of pizza."

"Good friends don't let you do stupid things alone... especially when there's food involved!"

"The father-son bond surpasses time and distance; it runs deep and true."

"A father’s guiding hand and a son’s listening heart is a powerful harmony."