Pay attention to the "Present"

The following is an article I found on http://www.alancohen.com/



Every interaction is an opportunity to savor a heart connection.

― Alan Cohen



I heard about a fellow who was a television repairman in the 1950's. One day Herman was dispatched to service the TV of an old man named Jake, who lived alone. When Herman inspected Jake’s television, he found that it was missing a tube. Herman replaced the tube in a matter of minutes, and spent the next twenty minutes chatting amiably with Jake before he left for his next repair call.

Three days later Jake reported that his television was on the blink again, and Herman went to fix it. This time he discovered that a different tube was missing. Herman replaced the tube and chatted with Jake for a little while again.

Several days later Jake called the shop again and complained that his TV was not working. When Herman opened the appliance, this time a different tube was missing. Finally Herman figured out that Jake was removing the tubes. He was lonely, he wanted company, and a broken television was his way of getting Herman to visit him.

We all crave contact and company, and we go about getting it in different ways. Some are direct and skillful, and others are more roundabout. You don't need to keep taking the tubes out of your television to get the nurturing you want. You can ask for it directly. Take the initiative to create the intimacy you crave. Reach out for friendship and tell the people you would like to be with that you value their company. Not everyone will respond, but those who belong to you as friends, will show up. And you won’t have to pay a repair bill to play with people you really care about.



Who would you like to invite for a richer relationship?

What step could you take to make this happen?



I reach out for the love I desire, and the universe responds in the right way and time."

We all need attention. We want to know that someone cares. Giving a gift that is personalized specifically for the recipient shows you took the time to "give attention & to create a richer relationship." Feel free to check out :
Names2U.com for some "enriching" suggestions :)

Sharon