Today's Word 👉 Connectedness

A state of being joined or linked

December 09, 2025

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Con·nect·ed·ness (noun): A feeling of belonging to or having affinity with a particular person or group.

“Our spiritual selves resonate with others; if the interaction is positive, human connectedness is a most powerful healer, capable of neutralizing many harmful influences on the material plane.”
— Andrew Weil, M.D., 8 Weeks to Optimum Health

First published in 1991

SMARTER INSIGHT
Investing in relationships, community, and even small daily moments of kindness becomes a healing force that works quietly in the background of your life.

USE IT TODAY
Reach out to one person today—send a quick check-in, share appreciation, or have a distraction-free conversation. Treat that moment of connectedness as medicine, not a luxury, and notice how it shifts your mood and sense of support.

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