Call Me Hettie

Grandma Hettie loved to people watch. Because palsy had limited her ability to talk, she often communicated with few words and gestures in those later years. But, she would watch people for hours. Observing them as they interact with each other and the world bustling around.  She watched. Sometimes shaking her head slightly or smiling easily. But she watched. Often our minds run at hyperspeed on twelve different channels while we observe or hear others.  Our minds zoom with thoughts of what we will say in response or what three zillion things remain on our itinerary for the week/day/hour. We never really watch or listen anymore; only seeing and hearing - and even then we only see or hear what those that affect us or ours. Instead of processing at the speed of light what we will say, or do perhaps we have a responsibility to LISTEN and WATCH. How many needs are out there waiting to be really seen or heard. Later, folks.