A couple of days ago, a friend of mine gave me an acknowledgement, which I quickly thanked her for, as I tried to change the subject. Fortunately for me, my friend stopped me and invited me to sit, hear and be with the acknowledgement she was offering. As I listened to her words, I felt moved by the outpouring of love and appreciation she was giving me. As I allowed her words to sink in, I felt myself getting warm inside, and a bit teary eyed at the love I felt both from my friend and for her. I realized that in my rush to get to the next subject, I was keeping both myself and my friend from sharing a moment of deep connection.
There is something beautifully vulnerable about being seen by another human being, and in sharing what we see in them.
I wonder…
Is there someone you appreciate that you’d be willing to share it with? If they minimize the acknowledgement or try and brush it off, will you invite them to receive it? And, how will you remember to receive the next time someone acknowledges you?
this is something i’ve been practicing, too. receiving.