You see people every day.
But how often do you really see them?
Look them in the eye.
Perhaps saying nothing at all, but seeing them ~ feeling their energy.
We all have a tendency to go on autopilot. To zone out. To rush through the day, thinking about the future or the past, trying to get where we’re going. Seeing people as we pass by, mostly to not run into them. And never really seeing anyone.
Instead of that this holiday season, how about a little eye contact?
With anyone, and everyone.
Make it a point to look someone in the eye ~ now we’re not talking a weird staring contest.
Simple and easy – be present when you look someone in the eyes.
This can be uncomfortable – making eye contact with a stranger sometimes is.
I challenge you to do it anyway.
Send your love and light, if only, and especially, through your eyes.
I see you. Will you see me?
Side note: I’ve been practicing this for about a month now, off and on. A few weeks ago I was walking down the street to pick up my kids and passed a gentleman who appeared “off” – I don’t think he was homeless, but he had some challenges. As I passed, I looked him in the eyes and he turned and yelled out to me: “Miss! Thank you.” and I knew what he meant.
