Much of what we do as caregivers can be summed up in two words:
giving attention.
Most people dismiss the value of attention
because this act of care seemingly requires no special skill set.
So, the thinking goes, if anybody can give attention to a loved one in need,
then it clearly isn’t very unique.
But here’s the catch—
so few people are capable of giving the kind of attention loved ones need
most
because not all attention is created equal.
Even though attention seemingly requires
no particular set of skills that can be neatly bullet-pointed in a resume,
it’s amazing how rare a gift it is
to give and receive attention without qualifiers.
This was as beneficial as the conference.
on Newbury Street
Alexandra
Amy
Beer
Goodies
Friday was an amazing day.
I learned more than I ever expected.
I met men and women I have known about but not known.
Incredibly inspiring.
It was a good day.
4 comments:
What a gift to be able to give care and attention to the one's you love. Glad this was a wonderful event for you to attend.
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I am so glad you had such a wonderful and enriching experience. Sounds like even more than you expected! I know it was so cathartic to spend time with people who UNDERSTAND!
xox
Thanks for stopping by and so happy to be here too! So agree that when it comes to true caregiving, its quality over quantity. All attention is so not created equally. It is a very rare gift to be someone who is fully willing and able to give with all their heart, those are the people that touch and transform lives. My mom is one such person....I am so lucky to have her!! You sound like one of those people too.
Hi Cheryl, Sounds like you had a good time . . well deserved. It's amazing how you still display a fresh look at life . . it's the love you have inside of you . . that's a good thing. Lots of Blessings, Sandy:O)
p.s. Love conquers all . . .doesn't it?
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