Thank you again for a beautiful offering. It makes me think of my two-year-old grandson who was walking with me in a beautiful fall day this last week with colored leaves all around and geese flying overhead. His interest was completely in a very tiny brown leaf that was about half an inch long. He was so enthralled with it and wanted me to look at it with him and sit down on the sidewalk and really look carefully at it. He carried it home in his little sweaty palm and it's still there sitting in his car seat because he wants to see it every time he rides with me in the car. I was looking up and looking at bigger things but he reminded me that the small things are very important.
Oh thank you for sharing this. What a gorgeous little moment. Chilly over here in my office this morning and this has warmed me up. Kids reallly are such brilliant teachers of attention. Your grandson and the little leaf remind me that the small things aren't small. Cheering for you today!
After reading this, I took my dog on a little stroll and intentionally left my phone / podcast habit behind... saw a rainbow and a hawk and a cloud shaped like a giant bear paw! <3 Thanks for the reminder
I have a daily practice where I post a photo of something I've found particularly interesting or beautiful. As I read this post I kept thinking, "yes, this is why I do that!" I've often thought as I take the photo that might be ordinary except for one water droplet, one insect, or one bit of fleeting light, I might be the only person who actually sees this particular thing. So I want to share it. Now I realize it is because I want others to be wowed with me and share the wonder. Thank you Brad. I appreciate you and your example of living and creating with enthusiasm. I'll include a link to your article with tomorrow morning's post. (Here is a link to the post I made with a quote from you and a link to your article: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1403446334484437&set=a.199431994885883 )
This is so spot on!! Yesterday, driving home from school, it was very overcast and cloudy. The sun was shining through a few clouds. I looked up, and I saw the I love you sign in the clouds!!! I was overjoyed!! I wanted to stop the car and take a picture, but the clouds quickly moved on! But, in that moment, I saw it! Thank you for sharing your words with all of us!!❤️
Kaye! You and your family have been real examples of what it looks like to actually *look* and see. Love this little moment. How nice that you looked up at that second to catch the "I love you". honestly kind of makes it even better that you didn't get the picture. Now it's a moment to be held (not captured). Thanks for sharing this tiny miracle with me here. Will be paying a little more attention on my chilly drive home today.
Thanks for this article. It's made me think again about dipping a toe into the dating scene in 2026.
In the last three years, though, I think that not having a person IRL by my side (for the first time since I was in my teens!) has driven me to share the things I've realised more widely with the world, through my work, so it's all good.
Another beautiful post, as always. I spent my morning staring out the window enjoying the falling snow on a gorgeous winters day in Canada. It is mesmerizing! It is pure joy to notice the little (and big!) things that capture our attention and make life meaningful. And your son is right about ketchup chips!
What an amazing education (and so much more) for your kids. A beautiful way to be together, sharing the ups and downs, getting through them time and again. Wishing you all well, Brad, always.
Noticing IS a form of Hope... thank you for the reminder! This year has been a whirl... mostly negative... with and generous reminder of why we ALL need hope! You're
Thank you again for a beautiful offering. It makes me think of my two-year-old grandson who was walking with me in a beautiful fall day this last week with colored leaves all around and geese flying overhead. His interest was completely in a very tiny brown leaf that was about half an inch long. He was so enthralled with it and wanted me to look at it with him and sit down on the sidewalk and really look carefully at it. He carried it home in his little sweaty palm and it's still there sitting in his car seat because he wants to see it every time he rides with me in the car. I was looking up and looking at bigger things but he reminded me that the small things are very important.
Oh thank you for sharing this. What a gorgeous little moment. Chilly over here in my office this morning and this has warmed me up. Kids reallly are such brilliant teachers of attention. Your grandson and the little leaf remind me that the small things aren't small. Cheering for you today!
After reading this, I took my dog on a little stroll and intentionally left my phone / podcast habit behind... saw a rainbow and a hawk and a cloud shaped like a giant bear paw! <3 Thanks for the reminder
I have a daily practice where I post a photo of something I've found particularly interesting or beautiful. As I read this post I kept thinking, "yes, this is why I do that!" I've often thought as I take the photo that might be ordinary except for one water droplet, one insect, or one bit of fleeting light, I might be the only person who actually sees this particular thing. So I want to share it. Now I realize it is because I want others to be wowed with me and share the wonder. Thank you Brad. I appreciate you and your example of living and creating with enthusiasm. I'll include a link to your article with tomorrow morning's post. (Here is a link to the post I made with a quote from you and a link to your article: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1403446334484437&set=a.199431994885883 )
This is so spot on!! Yesterday, driving home from school, it was very overcast and cloudy. The sun was shining through a few clouds. I looked up, and I saw the I love you sign in the clouds!!! I was overjoyed!! I wanted to stop the car and take a picture, but the clouds quickly moved on! But, in that moment, I saw it! Thank you for sharing your words with all of us!!❤️
Kaye! You and your family have been real examples of what it looks like to actually *look* and see. Love this little moment. How nice that you looked up at that second to catch the "I love you". honestly kind of makes it even better that you didn't get the picture. Now it's a moment to be held (not captured). Thanks for sharing this tiny miracle with me here. Will be paying a little more attention on my chilly drive home today.
Love you, Brad. ❤️ Sending hugs and warm woogies your way. Cheers to more you, peace, joy, and kindness in 2026.
(Translation: Warm Woogies = a blend of 1970s warm fuzzies + 1990s woogety-woogety from Rocket Power).
Love love love your newsletter ❤️
Thanks for this article. It's made me think again about dipping a toe into the dating scene in 2026.
In the last three years, though, I think that not having a person IRL by my side (for the first time since I was in my teens!) has driven me to share the things I've realised more widely with the world, through my work, so it's all good.
Also, I pebble my friends quite a lot 🐧 ❤️
Great stuff. You are right, sharing with others is telling them you care about them.
And this is what I think “attending” should be about: paying attention, in company. Thank you, Brad, as ever.
Another beautiful post, as always. I spent my morning staring out the window enjoying the falling snow on a gorgeous winters day in Canada. It is mesmerizing! It is pure joy to notice the little (and big!) things that capture our attention and make life meaningful. And your son is right about ketchup chips!
Thank you so much for the reminder to find joy in the smallest of things!!
this is so beautiful, and I love how you express it through your art!
What an amazing education (and so much more) for your kids. A beautiful way to be together, sharing the ups and downs, getting through them time and again. Wishing you all well, Brad, always.
That’s also a disadvantage in living by yourself. I try to convey this “Look!” in my poems.
Soooo excited to hear about your travels in Asia, NZ, and Australia! Thrilled for you and your success! (And also: take gentle care of yourself!)
Noticing IS a form of Hope... thank you for the reminder! This year has been a whirl... mostly negative... with and generous reminder of why we ALL need hope! You're
perspective is the slave✌️♥️Safe travels!