Dianne Lawson

Theme: I See You When I say “I See You” I see your Heart… I see your Eyes… I see your Posture… I see your Energy… I see your Confidence… I see your Insecurity… I see your Joy… I see your Pain… I See You. I see when you’re open to a greeting. I see when you’re hoping to be invisible. I see when you’re grateful to be seen. I see when you appreciate receiving love, respect, kindness and gestures that should be normal behaviors yet often withheld intentionally or unintentionally

Theme: Holding Your Peace Whether you’re speaking or listening, there comes a time when you may need to Stop a thought or comment before it escapes your mouth. Sometimes we have an idea or opinion that we think will help someone. That same someone may not need, want or be open to hearing it. What do you do? Hold your peace. Ask yourself: “What’s the impact if I don’t share this thought or comment?” “What’s the impact if I share this thought or comment?” “If presence, stilln

Theme: Silence Every now and then, an unexpected, unwanted, unavoidable, and unchangeable Life Happening occurs… It hits you in your heart, your mind and your faith! You don’t want to be alone. You don’t want to talk about it yet... Sometimes the heart needs quiet before it can find words. Maybe you prayed about it… and waiting. Maybe it’s because… You don’t have any questions. You don’t have any answers. You’re in unfamiliar territory. Maybe you just need to be still before

Theme: Mile 0 Sometimes life feels like a complicated interchange. Multiple roads. Multiple responsibilities. Multiple emotions. Multiple directions. And then God quietly reminds us: Start where you are. Begin with the next step. Trust Me with the rest. When someone is hurting, overwhelmed, grieving, or uncertain, we may not know what to say. We may not have answers. But we can begin at Mile 0 by showing up, listening, and taking the next step together. Because Mile 0 isn't

Theme: Compassion You may never know what others are going through. Most people are satisfied with “fine” or “okay” when asking someone “How are you?” Most people don’t look or listen for more. More as in: Do eyes look happy, tired, troubled, or leave you wondering if you should ask another question? Does voice sound confident, shaken, too loud, too hoarse, uncertain… Was the person standing or sitting proudly, bent over, appear nervous, other… So many more possibilities or t

Theme: Listening Listening is more than hearing words spoken. Listening is paying attention to tone. Listening is awareness of your surroundings and various sounds near and far. Listening is discernment of whether a response is needed or just an ear. Listening is asking for clarity, if needed. Listening is hearing the words, hearing the heart, seeing the eyes and body language… Listening is being open to hearing the intended conversation, communication, vent, or brain dump, a

Theme: Emotional Safety Every thought is not be meant to be shared. Every person is not meant to hear or receive personal information. Some thoughts and words hold confidential content. Sometimes thoughts, words, emotions need to remain within. To speak or not to speak can be a complicated decision to make. Sometimes emotional safety means knowing someone can listen without judgment. Sometimes emotional safety means being able to share something repeatedly while you're still

Theme: Support “Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.” or “ How are you doing?” Sometimes, after a loss, you don’t know what you need. Therefore, you don’t know what can be done for you. If someone were to respond with Can you breathe for me? Can you think for me? Can you just sit with me… Don’t talk. Don’t move. Don’t try to fix me. Just sit with me. Can you remind me ‘tomorrow’ is coming and I’m Not Alone? People would think you were being sarcastic or mean. S

Theme: Grief Loss of a loved one—or something deeply important—does not affect every heart in the same way. Sudden loss or an anticipated transition may impact you in indescribable ways… Many believe that at the time of loss, and in the days that follow, those who are grieving need answers: Reasons why Words of wisdom What to do How to move forward Understanding the unthinkable and unknown Though some may need answers… Sometimes people need presence more than answers. Confirm