The Gift of Your Presence
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I’ve been attending a lot of recovery meetings on Zoom during this time of quarantine and I’m so grateful for these connections with people I know and some I’ve never met before.
I’m aware of how important it is for me to meet with human beings in whatever way I can, especially since I live alone and spend many hours by myself.
I also realized that having someone listen to me share what is going on with me and in turn my listening to others when they share what is going on with them is actually a GIFT. So many people are caught up in worry and fear and anguish these days that it’s difficult sometimes to stop and concentrate long enough to be present to another.
I ‘chaired’ a meeting this morning and when we all said ‘good-bye’ at the end I closed out with a great sense of peace and balance and will carry those gifts with me for the rest of the day and throughout the week ahead.
Such a gathering is free of charge, free of judgment, and free of comparison. It was simply a group of like-minded people eager to talk about their joys and sorrows (one person at a time) and anything else they wanted to put into words and be assured that twenty or more people were listening attentively and sending love and virtual hugs their way.
Such gifts are often rare when life is going along as we once knew it. But today when we must keep our physical distance from one another, and pause and reflect, such a gift is available to give and to receive.
I invite you to give your special gift of being present, to someone this week. Each one of us can make a difference in our own unique way and what a blessing it will be.
That is beautiful. Blessings and Peace to you! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Virla. I hope you are well and safe. Blessings.
Last night Tanya and Fred got on Zoom with a couple that they would get together with on Friday nights and play games, and enjoy each other. Zoom is amazing! Our church service in on Zoom and they begin at 9:45 and all the people who have the right kind of computer get on line and say “Hi” to everyone and the large screen is crowded with people and then another crowd appears and it goes back and forth with people saying there hello’s for fifteen minutes and then the sermon begins. It is great. My son-in-law who is a teacher, taught his students on line, gave them there tests with each one talking from their computer and it was so amazing to me as it is almost unbelievable to think of the things we can do now! My computer is in the same room with Fred’s (son-in-law) back to back but we cannot see each other and sometimes I would be at mine when he would be giving a test to a student, they would respond and then he would go to another student – I told him one day I don’t think I could pass the test he was giving them! ha! He teaches 6th grade World History. I don’t understand how all of these things are possible but I sure am thankful they ARE!
I am thankful you can get together with friends and enjoy their company and none of you have to get out and drive! smile.
Thanks for sharing. Margaret
I’m with you, Margaret. The technology we have today has made it possible to continue our connections even in such a time as this.
Thanks for unwrapping this truth for us Karen!
I love that you don’t keep your words to yourself and instead hug us with your thoughtfulness.
And, since there is very little worse than an un-reciprocated hug, I’m sending a virtual hug (O) back to you…
Smiles, BRC
Thanks so much for the virtual hug, Beth. I am short on hugs. My daughter told me recently that when you hug yourself your body doesn’t know the difference between your own hug or one from someone else. So when you need a hug, give one to yourself. 🙂
I always love your blog !
I had a dream a couple of nights ago that my grand daughter was sad . She said “ I miss your hugs!”
I FaceTimed with her that day. First thing she said was “I miss your hugs”. 🥰
Thanks for your “virtual hugs”. That is what your words arre😍
Thanks, Etta Mae. Like your granddaughter, one of mine recently said something similar to me, so when she returned from seven months in Cost Rica last week we could hardly wait to hug. Quarantine was not required so yesterday we saw each other in person and didn’t hesitate to hug. Tomorrow she turns 22 and we are going to celebrate her birthday with a backyard dinner. Stay well.
So happy for you and your granddaughter. I have just two and both of them live far away. One in Texas the other in Alaska🙁
Have a great celebration 💐
Thanks, Etta Mae. I will treasure the time we have before she returns.
Thank you, Karen. This was so beautiful to read. Isn’t it something how Zoom has opened up a new world of community? I pray that the listening attentively to each other continues, even as we phase back into less restrictions.
So good to hear from you, Nancy. Thanks for your comment. I totally agree.
Thanks for sharing. LoveLoveLove this–just like I LoveLoveLove you!
Thanks, Glenda. I appreciate and love you too. We’ve had a long and enduring friendship for so many years. Eager to go on the cruise with you for some time to visit and relax.
Karen, thank you for talking about virtual hugs. I agree with everyone that Zoom has brought us together during this time of our lives that has helped to connect with one another. It brightens my day. It probably would not have happened if not for Zoom.
Thanks again, Karen, for your meaningful words. Be well.
Thanks for dropping by, Roz. I think of you every time I round the corner by your house. I’m glad to hear you are well and connecting with those you love.