(re)connect.
We live in a world where disconnection runs deep.
Yet within each of us lies the possibility of remembering, of finding our way back to ourselves, to one another, to the world around us.
An Ode to Connection
Looking back, I have always been a seeker of meaning and connection. And yet, there were periods in my life when disconnection felt so real. Where do I fit in? Where is that proverbial village that will help raise my children? What if feeling out of sync simply means I am still allowing myself to feel deeply and care? What if the world around us spins at a different pace, and our struggle to keep up doesn’t make us flawed, but human? And maybe naming these questions is the first step toward rebuilding the connection we’ve been missing. As a psychologist…
“In an age of extreme individualism, this book offers a much-needed balm for the soul. It gently reminds us of our roots, of the profound interconnectedness between people, society and nature, and of the simple truth that without these bonds, we cannot survive – let alone thrive. A must-read for mothers, daughters, grandmothers – and for anyone who cares about the world we’re building. Only together can we create a future where everyone has the chance to flourish.”
“In the field of babywearing and early childhood attachment, there is a wealth of professional literature—often either very theoretical or purely practical. Ode to Connection by Urška Podvršič builds a bridge: the book combines personal experience with well-founded insights from psychology, anthropology, and educational science. For professionals such as babywearing consultants, midwives, or specialty retailers, it opens up valuable perspectives on the “why” behind carrying babies.”
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As we begin to recognize the hidden patterns that shape us and our society, let go of at least some of the weight of individual guilt, and grow in awareness, we also contribute to collective change.
One by one, together.