07/09/2026
One week remaining before my son returns to college has got me thinking….
I recalled Allen Levi’s book, “Theo of the Golden” and something my mom reminded me of not too long ago: that in the rush of the mundane of everyday life, we can move so quickly through spaces and conversations that we forget to slow down enough to really see the people in front of us.
To notice as Theo did, the expression on their face, the pause before they answer, the feeling behind their words, and all the small things that tell us who they are and what they might need in that moment.
After a week spent with family and my little bird leaving the nest again shortly, I am grounded by the mindful necessity of being present. And more than putting down my phone or looking up from my current project. It isn’t simply about listening to what someone is saying, but about giving them enough of our attention that we actually see them.
Thank you for listening to my rambling as we start the week. 💫