To See and Be Seen

“When we take ourselves too seriously, we are at the risk of taking other things, including God, too lightly,”― James J. Martin, Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life

“Noticing helps you realize that your life is already suffused with the presence of God. Once you begin to look around and allow yourself to take a chance to believe in God, you will easily see God at work in your life.”― James Martin, The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life

Attune to who and what crosses your path today.
Observe with curiosity and attention.
Notice what is already present.
Love shows up in so many ways.
Mostly simple.
Often unnoticed.
A text from a friend checking in.
Flowers given for no reason.
A greeting and smile.
The power of words of encouragement not criticism, connection, inviting, welcoming.
Love shows up in so many ways.
May it be through each one of us each day.
In our thoughts, words, actions.
The only way the world with change and transform.
Kindness, light, generosity.
The gift of seeing and being seen.

“One of the deepest longings of the human soul is to be seen.”― John O’Donohue