I loved reading this.
A child, an adult, someone you know, perhaps an acquaintance, maybe even a stranger... People can feel the energy you’re radiating in person or via your tone over the phone. When I first read the piece that included this quote, memories came to mind, thereby cementing the truth of this statement by Toni Morrison. Ever since, I have tried, particularly with children, to let them know I’m elated to see them when they come into a room.
https://brenebrown.com/articles/2019/08/07/what-toni-morrison-taught-me-about-parenting/?fbclid=IwAR1qJkzOo_-bdVy0zcUAuHUZfdnlo9gUdeMvvnZB63YgpGPsdZYD2FdbB9k