I didn’t have the heart to stop you while you were passionately talking about whatever you were talking about.
The emotions were written all over your face, so…I mimicked you.
No I didn’t hear a word you said.
But if you smiled, I smiled.
If you seemed sad, I was sad.
If you raised your eyebrows, you better believe mine were up there too.
Far be it from me to not be an empathetic person!
Somewhere along the way in your conversation, I figured out what I didn’t hear 5 minutes ago and then my whole being cycled through the same emotions I faked before, only this time they were real because I finally “heard” what you said!!
Sincerely,
Antoinette
This one is for keeps. I can see you faking it but you’re still 100% in the moment and sometimes that’s what people need, not just a listening ear but a little affirmation.
Hahaaaa the ones who spend the most time with me tend to pick up on my faking. I used to be much better at it but now it’s just exhausting. Thanks for understanding my heart!
Awesome! Your style and content are exquisite. It takes real courage as a writer to bare one’s soul but that is the kind of writing that encourages readers and as I think you said somewhere else, inspires hope.
Joy! Thank you! You’re right – it’s not easy baring my soul but it opens up the floor for open and honest dialogue and understanding.
Very inspiring!
Thanks Diane!