Manuel, I so need to hear these words. I often get distracted by the task at hand and then realize later that I missed something important about that person's situation. Your writing sounds like a wonderful reflection our chaplain would give.
I really appreciate the mundaneness and profound nature of what you so well described - and look forward to seeing the movie. The guy that cuts you off on the interstate is probably dealing with a whole lot of heavy-duty stuff. Sure, some is self- inflicted, but some is not. We are all vulnerable to the same stuff just to various degrees. The cashier at the store, the cop who pulls us over for 12 miles per hour over, our doctor. . .
Well said. The phrase "Stop and smell the roses" comes to mind. I learned a little trick awhile ago to to just stop when I am out walking and slowly turn around and observe what is going on all around me versus just what is in front of me. I is an easy and enjoyable experience.
Lovely message, Manuel, about the importance of slowing down to truly see others who we cross paths with every moment of every day. Everyone wants to be heard and seen. Imagine if everyone felt seen and heard... thanks for sharing. XO
Lovely, I've heard this movie is great, I haven't seen it though.
This kind of thing happens to me often, no matter how hard I try not to be impersonal in human interaction, sometimes it's not until after they're gone I realize I missed an opportunity for humanity.
"I see a delivery driver, not Joe or Sarah who happen to be delivery drivers, who have family problems as we all do, as they seek meaning in their lives and a measure of fulfillment, if not joy."
Manuel, I so need to hear these words. I often get distracted by the task at hand and then realize later that I missed something important about that person's situation. Your writing sounds like a wonderful reflection our chaplain would give.
Thanks for your lovely comment, Donna. Peace to you🙏🏻
I really appreciate the mundaneness and profound nature of what you so well described - and look forward to seeing the movie. The guy that cuts you off on the interstate is probably dealing with a whole lot of heavy-duty stuff. Sure, some is self- inflicted, but some is not. We are all vulnerable to the same stuff just to various degrees. The cashier at the store, the cop who pulls us over for 12 miles per hour over, our doctor. . .
Thanks for your comment and restack, Mark.
Well said. The phrase "Stop and smell the roses" comes to mind. I learned a little trick awhile ago to to just stop when I am out walking and slowly turn around and observe what is going on all around me versus just what is in front of me. I is an easy and enjoyable experience.
This is a recurring theme for me lately. Thank you for saying it so thoughtfully.
Thanks for sharing your resonance with the message, Sally.
Lovely message, Manuel, about the importance of slowing down to truly see others who we cross paths with every moment of every day. Everyone wants to be heard and seen. Imagine if everyone felt seen and heard... thanks for sharing. XO
Thanks for your comment, Danielle.
Thanks Scott! Very wise advice from you. I read that when out shooting photos looking at what we passed may give us new opportunities. Are you back?
Lovely, I've heard this movie is great, I haven't seen it though.
This kind of thing happens to me often, no matter how hard I try not to be impersonal in human interaction, sometimes it's not until after they're gone I realize I missed an opportunity for humanity.
"I see a delivery driver, not Joe or Sarah who happen to be delivery drivers, who have family problems as we all do, as they seek meaning in their lives and a measure of fulfillment, if not joy."