"I fall in love regularly with each person whom passes me in the streets, or who sits beside me on the bus.
Not in the romantic way--No we hardly speak a word to each other.
But I sit, quietly observing all of their body language and all of their expressions. Their smiles, and gestures. And the way they lift their coffee, or smile as they read that new text message, or count the change in their hands.
I watch vigilantly, tracking the manners and movements, and appreciating all that these people are. I spend some time thinking about their families and loves, and the life they lead. I consider what they might do for work or if they went to school and what for. When they woke up that morning and how they did their hair.
I study the details of these people. People and moments that may otherwise go unnoticed.
Researching each of them, noticing our similarities and rejoicing in the beauty of human nature. I simply fall in love."- Author Unknown
I kid you not, this is so me. I fall in love with peoples passions, the way their eyes light up, and how they start talking excitedly when its about something they love. I delight in observing people, their habits and expressions, the way they interact with other people. Noticing the things that make them laugh, and the things that make them upset. I think people are fascinating. You can learn so much just by watching and listening to other people. I'm not a stalker.....I just, like to take the time to notice and appreciate the little things in life. "Sit down--tell me everything about you. Tell me what you love. Tell me about your dreams. Go on for hours, I don't mind."
...I'm okay with that.
Listening seems to be a lost art.....I think it is one of the most important things we do. But the best key is to be able to ask the right questions to get people to talk. Those questions seem to take more time to learn to process!!!
ReplyDeleteWeird in a good way! Investing into people by showing genuine interest in who they are, what they are struggling with and what they love is a beautiful thing. Like it says in 1 Corinthians 13 that love is not self centered. Listening to people is very others centered and can really minister to them. : ) I like you post.
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You are so good with words :) Miss you! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh, I don't know about that(: But thank you. Miss you too Naomi!
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