Observation: The best conversations often begin with 'I've been thinking about...' rather than 'I think...'

On listening: It's not about waiting for your turn to speak. It's about genuinely wanting to understand what someone else is experiencing.

The phrase 'how are you?' has become a greeting rather than a question. What if we actually meant it when we asked?

Noticed: People who are truly present make you feel like time has slowed down, even in brief encounters.

A relationship without conflict isn't necessarily healthy—it might just mean neither person feels safe enough to disagree.

The quality of a friendship can often be measured by how comfortable the silences are.

Reading note: 'To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.' — Mary Oliver

Vulnerability isn't about oversharing. It's about being honest in contexts where honesty feels risky.

Sometimes the most generous thing you can do is to let someone else be right, even when you're not sure they are.

The connections that matter most often develop slowly, almost imperceptibly, through accumulated moments of mutual attention.