I often work at a coffee shop in my neighborhood. Theres always a group of older gentlemen (6-8 in their 70s and 80s) who sit around and drink coffee and read the newspaper. Their conversations are sprinkled with colorful language, extreme politics and reminiscing about old times. As a sensitive observer of people, one of the beautiful things that captures my heart and imagination about these men is the way they are present and attentive to each others souls and stories. They never interrupt each other. Theres always someone talking, and the rest of the group listens deeply. Humor and empathy pervades their space together. Its a splendid thing to watch.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:52:34 +0000