Noticing

Metaphors are my favorite way of understanding life, science, behaviors, almost anything. Therefore, I'm constantly on the lookout for nuances in social situations, profound things people say without even knowing they were profound, or reactions to things so that I can put them into a story for better understanding. Noticing is my hobby. But there are many things I probably do not notice that I could get better at seeing if I focused. Our daughter loves birds and notices their songs when I don't even hear them singing. Our nine-month-old grandson, Ralf, notices tiny pieces of lint on the floor. Noticing. What would we see if we were more conscious of noticing? What do we miss because we do not concentrate on "seeing?"

Thanks for listening.