The other day I saw this quote on Pinterest and it really jumped out at me: "attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity." In this day and age, it's rare to give anything your full attention. I mean, right now I'm hanging out with Ben, watching a show, doing laundry, and writing this post all at once. When we get together with his family, it's pretty much the norm for us all to be hanging out and talking...while also checking our iPhones. Undivided attention really is a rarity. I was thinking that sometimes we try so hard to give our spouses, friends, and family nice gifts, but really the best gift is your attention. Ben and I have been trying to put our phones and computers away a little bit every day and spend some time together with just the two of us--going for a walk, watching the sunset, etc. It's nice to be free of distractions, even if it's just for a little while. We're all so busy these days and our to-do lists are never-ending, but I think it's so important in a relationship to spend time together--and I mean really spend time together, not just sit next to each other while working on your own things. So give some quality attention to the ones you love today!

Quote by Simone Weil.

What quotes or sentiments have been striking a chord with you lately?

P.S. Happy birthday to my beautiful sister Megan today! Love you, sis. Hope you have the sweetest sweet sixteen ever!

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1. Posted by kelsey on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
   
   fantastic thoughts! i need to try this too!
   kw ladies in navy
2. Posted by Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
   
   Great point -- it's so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and let important things like giving someone your attention slide. But really, it's pretty easy to put just a little effort into it -- and it makes such a big difference!
3. Posted by Lena on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
   
   I LOVE this! My sweetheart is so sensitive to someone being distracted while they're spending time with him, and it's great that putting the phone away sends such a huge message to him about my respect and love–it's so easy (most of the time)!
   • Posted by Aileen on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
     
     Yes, such a simple action as putting your phone away really does speak volumes!
4. Posted by Renae on Thursday, September 5th, 2013
   
   Very true. Time is a commodity, esp. these days with the fast pace. So giving someone your undivided attention means a lot.