If you give your whole attention, your wholehearted attention, to any person, if only momentarily, you’ll see how they respond and blossom. They will feel, “I am recognised, I am a somebody.” But if you give half-hearted attention, whilst you’re thinking of something else, they’ll feel, “I’m not here; I am not being recognised.” People need that recognition. The same applies to household tasks: dusting, polishing, washing the floor, washing the dishes, and so on. Give them your full attention, don’t think of other things. The now is all there is, so learn to live in it. And surprise, surprise,
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