My God! This is beautiful and heartwarming... I think it's so much easier to "lay eyes" when we're not just rushing rushing rushing, and when we're not treating our interactions with each other as something on a to-do list. Transactional...
Also, it's lovely to see the way a friend sees me. I never even thought of myself as a person who is willing to name the hard things (in fact, for years I struggled with any sort of conflict so I suppose this is growth). Thank you for naming my courage to me. I feel a little taller.
There is something holy in the simple act of laying eyes on one another. No fixing. No forcing. Just witnessing—like a silent bow before the mystery of another’s life.
And yes, the strong friend sometimes holds the heaviest bowl. When the monks of old saw such a one falter, they did not preach—they placed a hand on his shoulder and stayed beside him until his breath remembered its rhythm.
We are all tasked with this kind of seeing. And your words remind me: may we show up more often with our eyes, our presence, and our unsaid prayers.
It’s like when we see someone we’ve missed, we feel happy and tender. That’s what a positive affirmation feels like a warm embrace. We should stay mindful to say them more often.
Whew..is somebody cutting onions? This post blessed my soul. I loved seeing that second video again with the mother and son. It was so interesting how in the first video, no words were needed. We saw the love. It oozed from the screen. I really resonated with what you said about trying to love others in your life deeply. Kudos to you for affirming that man. I feel like grief makes you even more of an empath and you have to be careful to remember that you are someone who needs love too. I won't give up trying to love those who are around me. I may not be able to lay eyes on all of my people. But I sure can lay ears on them if that makes sense. There is nothing like showing up for people I care about or empathize with. It brings me joy to do it.
This...brought me to welled up tears in my eyes, and some spilled over down my cheeks...
"Come lay your eyes on Us"
How breathtaking-ly BEAUTIFUL of a concept.
The act of "seeing" someone, in their joy, in their pain, in their despair, in their Glory...
"Come lay your eyes on Me".
See me - All of Me.
Wouldn't the World be an amazing place to Live if each of Us did this.
Thank You for your Words.
I see You
You moved Me.
Thank you for this beautiful reflection
We all deserve to be laid eyes on. This whole piece felt like a warm hug. Thank you for including me the way you did.
Thank you for the way you create
I receive that. Truly.
Appreciate you and your words 🖤🖤
Thank you for inspiring so many of us
My God! This is beautiful and heartwarming... I think it's so much easier to "lay eyes" when we're not just rushing rushing rushing, and when we're not treating our interactions with each other as something on a to-do list. Transactional...
Also, it's lovely to see the way a friend sees me. I never even thought of myself as a person who is willing to name the hard things (in fact, for years I struggled with any sort of conflict so I suppose this is growth). Thank you for naming my courage to me. I feel a little taller.
There is something holy in the simple act of laying eyes on one another. No fixing. No forcing. Just witnessing—like a silent bow before the mystery of another’s life.
And yes, the strong friend sometimes holds the heaviest bowl. When the monks of old saw such a one falter, they did not preach—they placed a hand on his shoulder and stayed beside him until his breath remembered its rhythm.
We are all tasked with this kind of seeing. And your words remind me: may we show up more often with our eyes, our presence, and our unsaid prayers.
—Virgin Monk Boy
It’s like when we see someone we’ve missed, we feel happy and tender. That’s what a positive affirmation feels like a warm embrace. We should stay mindful to say them more often.
subdued my sorrow so I have no words - just awe
Whew..is somebody cutting onions? This post blessed my soul. I loved seeing that second video again with the mother and son. It was so interesting how in the first video, no words were needed. We saw the love. It oozed from the screen. I really resonated with what you said about trying to love others in your life deeply. Kudos to you for affirming that man. I feel like grief makes you even more of an empath and you have to be careful to remember that you are someone who needs love too. I won't give up trying to love those who are around me. I may not be able to lay eyes on all of my people. But I sure can lay ears on them if that makes sense. There is nothing like showing up for people I care about or empathize with. It brings me joy to do it.