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We are all Connected


After spending a wonderful weekend two weeks ago at the #LIGHTTT Conference for Toastmasters District #95 in Timisoara, Romania. I have found myself reconnected to many old friends.  I also met many new Toastmasters at the conference and continue to expand my network on social media.  As I make new connections I am amazed at how these connections know not only other Toastmasters, but other people in my life.  It is amazing how someone you meet in Romania, lives in Hungary, but met someone at a business conference in the United States that you know as well. 
As my journey through life continues to take me on travels around the world and I am constantly impressed and amazed at how connected the people are in this world.  The world is filled with so many people and I am very fortunate to be able to meet so many people from diverse backgrounds.  One thing that strikes me though, is that many people feel isolated even when in a room full of people.  I think it is important that we realize all people want to be connected and each of us can play a small role in creating connections with others.
 As Walt Disney says "It is a Small World After All." 

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