Psychologies

Spotting the unseen

How often do we find ourselves walking through life’s well-worn routines, lost in the rhythm of our daily grind, oblivious to the world unfolding around us? It took the inquisitive curiosity of my toddler to jolt me into the power of noticing: an aeroplane soaring high above, a vibrant yellow flower swaying in the breeze, the sweet melody of birdsong weaving through the trees. Each day, my son’s keen observations pull me out of the tunnel of future worries and immerse me in the wonder of the present moment.

Yet, amidst these newfound discoveries, I couldn’t help but think: what else have I been missing? What hidden

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