KAYAK

Last year my husband put it in his head that he wanted to start kayaking. He did research to find out the do's and do not's of kayaking. He even tried to convince me to get one. Well I'm a city girl and outdoorsy stuff is really not my thing... So I declined. :o)

Today my husbands dream became a reality when he bought this huge green kayak. I don't think he thought about how we were going to get it home from the store because he forgot to purchase the kayak holder that goes on top of the vehicle to hold it in place.

My husband had the idea of putting down all the seats in the back and just placing the kayak in between our seats. And sure enough it fit. 

On the way home we had this huge green kayak in-between him and I. Each time we went to look at each other to talk, we couldn't see one another's face. To me, it was actually really annoying. 

I sat that there for a moment and began to think of how he and I communicate. Personally I think we communicate quite well. I certainly didn't like not being able to look at him while we talked, to not be able to read his facial expressions. I wondered how he felt about this huge green kayak blocking our view from eachother, so I asked him. 

"Hey babe, how do you feel about this huge kayak in between us?" "I hate it" he stated quickly and matter of fact. "Why?" I asked. "Because I can't see your face when you're talking to me." He replied. He was thinking the same thing I was thinking. 

What's the kayak in your life? Cell phone, social media, television shows, entertainment, other people? We must remember how important it is to be aware of what blocks us from communicating with those we love. Take a moment and genuinely look at who is speaking to you. 

Often times with our spouses or kids, we are so quick to unintentionally brush them off when they are speaking to us, and we may not even look at them when they do. This shouldn't be a thing. Communication is a two way street, and we must honor that. Honoring our children, spouses, family and friends with our attention can make a world of difference. Not only to others but for ourselves. Being emotionally invested into what others are communicating to you can be rewarding for all parties involved. Be intentional with your time and communication. 

God Bless Family