I noticed this tendency to look and not see with my husband. We spend our days together, weaving in and out of each other's spaces, sometimes even speaking in passing without even looking at one another. I have made more of an effort of late to go into the living room, sit on the loveseat, and look at him before asking a question. It's such a simple thing with such a substantial impact- connection.
So beautiful, Mary. I'm struck by your words "I have made more of an effort...." It does take effort to really see those we share our spaces with, doesn't it. I'll be following your lead and making more of an effort to look at my family before launching into the usual questions.
I noticed this tendency to look and not see with my husband. We spend our days together, weaving in and out of each other's spaces, sometimes even speaking in passing without even looking at one another. I have made more of an effort of late to go into the living room, sit on the loveseat, and look at him before asking a question. It's such a simple thing with such a substantial impact- connection.
So beautiful, Mary. I'm struck by your words "I have made more of an effort...." It does take effort to really see those we share our spaces with, doesn't it. I'll be following your lead and making more of an effort to look at my family before launching into the usual questions.
That's a precious gift we can bestow--to love someone by really seeing them. Thank you, Jen!
Precious gift - yes, Nancy. Thank you for naming it as that.