1-on-1

I’ve been spending time in my hometown in the last few weeks. I’m blessed to have so many loved ones here.

My brother and I are planning an event so we can see everyone and catch up. But as I reflected, was it really a “catch up”? At best, I’d hear about the topline topics: work, family, trips, etc. But at worst, it would feel shallow — I don’t actually know about their life.

So I planned a lot more individual hangouts. It’s been lovely — we can truly ask and answer the question: How are you really doing? And spend the time discovering the deep grooves.

Grateful to always leave these chats with a full cup. So when it comes to folks I care about, a good reminder to myself to think small… and take them for coffee. ☕️