At eighty, nobody brags about the notifications they answered. They talk about the people they showed up for.

GRATITUDE

WHAT THIS MEANS

The things that consume the most hours are often the ones with the shortest memory attached. Attending to a stream of small demands feels productive and leaves almost nothing behind, while being present for someone during something difficult stays with both of you for decades. The accounting at the end is done in people.

Look at your week and find one occasion where being there in person would matter to someone. Go, even if it is inconvenient and you are not needed for anything specific. The messages will still be waiting, and they will not be what you remember.

A QUESTION TO SIT WITH

Who did you show up for in person this month?

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