I like this prompt, but it’s a bit of a tough one to actually write. I think that feeling loved is such an important part of establishing value as a person, and it is one of the best ways to help those around you, especially kids, feel secure. I’m a big fan of both telling people I love them, and trying to do things that show them how important they are. It’s easiest with my kid. I try to really listen, I try to understand what’s going on and explain why things need to be done a certain way rather than ordering. I try to do little things (like cutting sandwiches into shapes or saying thank you or good job when things are done right rather than just criticizing when they’re not) to show I care every day. And I try to give lots of hugs and validation. For me, I like to be heard, I like people around me noticing when I do things for them and acknowledging them, and picking up on or remembering little things that they can do for me to show me they have been paying attention. I like hugs and cuddles and I like kind words. I think how people show love and like to be shown love varies a lot, but I also think that we all benefit from having people around us that we can both love and feel loved by. Social creatures and all that! Especially in times like these. Here’s hoping that you’ve each felt loved at some point today, and that you can all find an opportunity to let someone in your life know how important they are to you as well! And don’t forget to take care of your own needs as well – it can be easy to forget!
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One of the love languages is touch, warmth, hugs, that kind of thing and it is a great way to show love and receive love. Some have a harder time with it than others, but your post is a great balance since it ties this expression to social togetherness. Good points. My post is up now as well, a little late! lol
Thank you so much! I had a really hard time articulating what I wanted to say this week, so I’m glad to hear that it (at least sort of) made sense somehow! I mean I think anything that makes people feel valued – actions, words, gestures, affection – is important, really. Thank you for stopping by!
Excellent advice! So much of it really is about mindfulness and attention to detail.
Thanks! I don’t know if I’d call it advice – that makes it sound like I thought I knew what I was talking about or something! Crazy talk. But that’s a wonderful way to put it – the phrases I was looking for and couldn’t find. Mindfulness is huge for me. I have mental and physical health issues, and my days vary wildly based on how those things are doing. The only things that have helped at all are thinking about what makes me lucky when things are hard, focusing on right now and finding joy even if it’s in small things (my kid usually does the trick there). I’ve gotten a lot better at being able to focus more on the beautiful little moments in my days rather than letting all the big stuff darken everything, which has been a hard thing to learn! I think that’s helped my relationship with my kid though – I’m better at pausing to hear what’s really going on or allow a bit of extra time to finish something rather than being impatient and rushing through the day. Those paused moments often turn out to be the most magical ones!
We mentioned some of the same ideas like hugging people and complimenting them! That’s very cool. 🙂
Oh yay! I had a hard time with this post, I’m not sure why. I think because not everyone in my life places as much value on expression of love as I do, but it’s so important to me! I’m lucky though, cos my kid is a HUGE hugger.