Day: January 31, 2024

Don’t look away…find their eyes!

I wonder if you were taught never to look away from people in pain…

May be an image of text that says 'My mom taught us never to look away from people's pain. The lesson was simple: Don't look away. Don't look down. Don't pretend not to see hurt. Look people in the eye. Even when their pain is overwhelming. And when you are in pain, find the people who can look you in the eye. We need to know we are not alone, especially when we are hurting. This lesson is one of the greatest gifts of my life. -Brene Brown'

I wonder if you have experienced the gift of people maintaining eye contact when you are in pain.

Perhaps the lesson is simple, but the practice is not so simple.

There is healing when you can connect with someone whose compassion can be seen in their eyes, even if no words are offered. I will never forget those moments when someone’s eyes met mine at a time of deep pain or sorrow. Thank you, Betty Lee, Mary Jane, Kim, Amy, Heather, Tracy, John, Jason, Curt and others. Your willingness to meet my eyes is a moment I hold close to my heart.

I hope you are a person who can practice this gift of connection and comfort. Be a person who meets the eyes of others and be the person who is courageous enough to find the eyes of others when you are in need.  ❤️ Trish