Who did you talk to today?

Here's a cool thing to do - make it a habit to talk to someone new every day. And I mean really talk. By "really talking" I mean being present in the moment - being mindful and not just saying any old thing but really looking at the person and "talking" to them. It's a wonderful practice in mindfulness and in being here now. And surprising things happen when you decide to "have a word" with the woman next to you in line at the supermarket or the person behind the counter at the post office or someone sitting on a bench as you walk by. And why shouldn't we talk to our fellow human beings? Why shouldn't we look at them and notice them and see and feel what's going on with them too? I mean one day we are here and who knows - next day we might be gone. Why would we want to miss the joy of sharing with whoever crosses our paths... And I've discovered it's a joyful practice. Truly. If you are rushing around madly like a chicken without its head, you might want to take a deep breath and talk to whoever is right next to you. Really talk. God will surprise you with a gift you didn't expect. Love you!