Too often we
underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an
honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the
potential to turn a life around. [Leo Buscaglia]
I never gave much thought to the idea of touch. Perhaps I
felt it was “BEneath” me BEcause that was what I was “taught” by those who I
supposed had all the answers. I’m grateful that I finally decided to discard
this advise, to make my own BEliefs that fit ME and my own Life.
When we honestly
ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find
that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have
chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender
hand. {Henri Nouwen]
I’ve assumed that whenever someone shared their “wounds” I
“should BE able to” give them more than just the space to share and my Presence
in that with them. Until I came to this season of Solitude. In my own Presence
I have discovered that BEing Present for myself is what really touches that
part of me that “needs” other people.
I learn as I go. I try. I fail. And Life BEgins to sing.
I love you, Currie
1 comment:
I have found one can touch souls over tremendous distances without ever having met. I am amazed by the internet, but that has happened to me with letters and pen pals, too, over the years.
But there's nothing like a genuine hug! :)
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