The Comparison Trap
Once in a while I find myself envious of other couples who are healthy and doing things together. The comparison only diminishes my capacity to enjoy the moment.
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The Rest of the Story: Old MacDonald
The cow, with its steady presence on Old MacDonald’s Farm, embodies nurturing and sustenance. For generations, cows have been symbols of provision, offering milk, nourishment, and a calming presence in rural life.
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When the Light Slants Just Right
There’s a time of day, usually late afternoon, when the light in my home softens. It stretches across the floor and spills through the windows like it’s in no rush to leave. It’s not showy or dramatic, just golden, easy, and full of presence.
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Illuminators and Diminishers
I am currently reading David Brooks’s book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen.
What particularly captured my attention in his book is that he says that most people are either Diminishers or Illuminators. Diminishers make others feel small and unseen. Illuminators make others feel bigger, deeper, respected, and lit up.
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Time Standing Still & The Importance of Being Present
This event felt like the universe was speaking to me, reminding me about the importance of being in the present moment. As we rush about through our days, in too much of a hurry to say “I love you” on the way out the door, too caught up in our busy-ness to hold a door open for a stranger or return the smile of a small child – when we spend more time looking at our phones than at the world around us – we diminish our connection to the present. We lose our ability to be present.
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