There is a lovely, heart-warming short animation I would like to share. Short but powerful.

There was a time, about 10 years ago, when I first saw it. I must admit I saw it as anything but lovely.

I thought the lady’s last actions were unnecessary, I couldn’t understand why on Earth she was doing what she’s doing.

Years passed by and I couldn’t get it out of my mind. Something was bothering me about it. I should have seen an uplifting action but I couldn’t.

Then, one time when I remembered it again, I suddenly recognised the beauty in it. The care, the love. And it made me think:

Why hadn’t I seen this before?

How I had perceived the story was filtered through my inner being. And that time I was hurt, dragging along with a lot of pain in my heart.

I found it difficult to cope with that level of kindness, the outpouring unconditional love, because I had never experienced it myself.

The uncertainty in who I was, the lack of experiencing and knowing that I am worthy of love simply because I am, severely impacted my views.

It was a long journey, painful but fruitful, to come to the place that I understand the value of meeting people where they are at.

Making them feel worthy. Accepted. Loved.

The power of being present.

The worth of presence in someone’s life.

Do you have anyone to walk beside you on your journey?