We hear things every day that we don’t really hear.
The words hit our ears, and we robotically go on with our days, as if nothing beautiful just occurred.
But when we draw the nectar out of each moment, really listening into the soul of words, there are countless moments each day to receive the beauty that’s on offer. {tweet}
Take a moment to meditate on these everyday phrases and allow them to permeate your senses. Feel them. Then, go out into your day – really hear what’s being said, and feel the meaning behind your own words. Even if others are speaking robotically, when you receive their words as beauty, you receive them with love, which softens everyone. What a gift.
Discover the hidden beauty in these 7 everyday phrases:
Have a wonderful day.
The dictionary defines wonder as “a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.” Wonder-full. You are being wished a day full of wonder.
Take your time.
Time – it’s yours. Take what you need and do things at your own pace. No rush, no hurry. Take a deep, beautiful breath and take…your…time…
Enjoy the ride.
Enjoy: from Old French enjoier ‘give joy to’ or enjoïr ‘enjoy,’ both based on Latin gaudere ‘rejoice.’ Rejoice in the journey. Savor each moment.
Stop and smell the roses.
When you’re outside today and you see some flowers, stop and smell them. If you can’t spare the extra minute, or don’t see the point, then I dare say you’re the one who most needs it most.
Thank you.
Imagine that someone is looking into your eyes and saying a heartfelt “Thank you, I am so grateful for your time and attention.” Now the next time you hear “thank you”, imagine that you’re being sent that kind of heartfelt gratitude, and feel it yourself the next time you say it.
It’s my pleasure.
“Doing this for you? It’s my pleasure.” Let people take pleasure in helping you. Revel in the beauty of the great cycle of giving and receiving, and the pleasure of both.
I love you.
How precious it is to be loved.
—> In the comments below, share an everyday phrase that holds special meaning to you, so we can gather beauty together…
How was your day? (for adults) or Tell me about your day (for tweens and teens).
I try to ask this every evening at the dinner table or sometime before bed to my 14 and 11 year old darling daughters – devoid of electronic devices and with my full attention. It’s better than “How was your day” – which works for adults, but not so much with tweens and teens unless you want a monosyllabic response. when I ask this question, I really want to know how it was…all the stories.
I recall once when you said something that I’ve always said upon receiving a compliment: “Thank you. That feels so good to receive.” Because, oh how wonderful it does feel to receive the gift of a kind word, of a compliment, of an acknowledgment. (So much more delicious than deflecting which is what the Impostor Complex wants us to do.)
Much love, sister.
x/TG
Everyday, my son says the words “I love you” either upon leaving for the bus stop for school or when he leaves to go to a friends house. Each time he says it, the words anchor me back to myself. “I love you” breaks the spell of mind chatter or the general busyness of my day. And for that I’m most grateful.
This is so lovely! I’ve always disliked everyday phrases and small talk because it feels shallow. You’ve made me realise that’s because I’m not giving words the respect and love they deserve. This beautiful practice is going to help me so much as I’m just now stepping into embodying self love and enough-ness. Thank you so much. And also, I’ve just found you and love many of the things you have written about on your blog, so thank you for sharing it all xxx