The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention.... A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well-intentioned words.
—Rachel Naomi Reme
Over the weekend, the special someone and I met up for some quality time at a cafe nearby and had a late lunch. We talked, laughed, made googly eyes at each other and connected in ways that we don't normally get to do all too often because we always find ourselves in the midst of a social setting that doesn't really allow us to talk much with each other. Whether at a bar, a brunch with friends, a loud restaurant or even at the end of the day when we are both depleted that silence is the only available form of communication.
Sitting in the cafe, late afternoon, sipping on tea, I looked around the room and noticed that every single person there was on their laptop. We were the only ones wirelessly disconnected yet we cannot be anymore connected.
I wish I took a picture of the scene. I almost felt uncomfortable. Like I didn't belong in this 'I'm too hip to talk to the person next to me' cafe. The ironic thing is that I bet more than a handful of them are on some type of a social networking site "connecting" with their friends.
Yes, I am old fashioned. I like connecting face to face. I love the feel of human touch. I am a bottomless resource of hugs. I gave my now boss a hug after my first interview - I got hired a day and a half later. I have a very impressive hug resume :)
Now, I'm not socially retarded that I walk around giving free hugs to just about anyone. I am selective too, but if you open up your arms to me and I feel comfortable enough with you, I will wrap my silly self around you and envelope you in a comforting embrace.
My Beloved Family
Jakey
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