#MondayLetters

The depth of your soul.

My friend,

In the realm of human connection, where words often falter, the eyes rise as silent monitors of the soul. According to some, they are the windows, unshuttered and vulnerable, through which our essence is laid bare. The eyes bear witness to the emotions, tales, and dreams that stream through us.

Have you ever paused to peer into another's eyes? I don’t mean a mere fleeting glance, but a deliberate gaze that transcends the everyday. It's in those moments that the universe unfolds. I do believe that you’d find, in that gaze, a sanctuary where two souls, momentarily intertwined, can acknowledge their common humanity.

There's a sacred resonance in recognizing the depths of another's soul through their eyes. Those eyes, etched with laughter lines and darkened with pain, hold a lifetime of experiences. They reveal the unspoken chapters, the battles fought, and the victories cherished. In the embrace of someone's gaze, we glimpse their silent narratives, painted by the colors of joy and sorrow.

Yes, the eyes mirror our vulnerabilities – the fears we conceal, the dreams we shelter. And if we look carefully, we might see the reflection of our own untold stories. It's a beautiful reminder that beneath our outward appearances, we're all sailors navigating this wide ocean of existence, weathering storms and chasing sunsets.

Have you ever noticed how home can reside within another's eyes? The connection that blooms through eyes and becomes a lighthouse that whispers, "You are not alone." The poet Rumi mused, "The beauty you see in me is a reflection of you." When you find home in someone else's eyes, you're glimpsing not only their journey but also the places within you that resonates. It's a dance of souls, an unspoken conversation where the heart's whispers are heard more clearly than any uttered words.

I know that in the busyness of life, it's easy to overlook these exchanges. But friend, I urge you to embrace these moments. Take the time to truly see another and to be seen. Find solace in the connection that unfurls when two pairs of eyes lock – a connection that transcends language, culture, and time. Let us remember that when we look into someone's eyes, we're not merely looking – we're witnessing, understanding, and connecting to a soul's un-whispered truths.

With love and depth,

Dee.