Maybe it’s a sweet text message or a snippet in your newsfeed…maybe it’s a nugget of insight from a blogging friend but may I ask a question of you?
Do you smile when you read? Do other emotions show on your face – maybe a grimace or a frown from time to time?
I lean toward smiling, generally, but I figure I must also show occasional disdain when I read something irksome.
So many of us are in closed-loop conversations and interactions as we move about with our phones in hand every day. We can be “present” physically, but our brains and hearts are often utterly detached as we connect with content flowing in from our device-of-choice. That’s nothing new, but lately I’ve been monitoring my own affect and emotions, wondering what I’m showing the world while I’m engrossed in my own bubble, thanks to technology. Do I look open and semi-present or do I appear completely detached from the space I occupy…with real-life humans nearby?
I don’t have an answer. It’s just one of those “Victoria Ponders” moments; one that reminds me that it’s okay to leave my phone in the car or in my pocket. It needn’t ALWAYS be “in hand” because occasionally, there might be a dear person – right in front of me – eager for acknowledgement, recognition, a good morning nod.
I had a meaningful interaction recently that jolted me forward. That whoosh from the universe reminding me that we’re all connected, interdependent and the simplest human courtesies of small talk can be bring delight. I share more in my Heart of the Matter post this morning if you have time, please hop over and read. I don’t know his name and I’ll probably never see him again, but I enjoyed ‘passing the time’ recently with a gentleman who was kind and curious. It was the best part of my day! Here’s hoping your day is filled with joy, wherever you find it.
Big smiles,
-Vicki 😉
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