https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2111522529150951
Toni spoke about how when we see our loved ones, the most important question isn’t, Did they complete the task? but Does your face light up when they walk in the room? That moment of visible delight matters—not just for children, but for all of us. Maybe that’s why I love watching little ones. Their faces light up when they see me—and for that brief moment, I feel special, seen… like I matter.
As we grow older, many of us learn to hide that delight. It can feel too tender, too exposed. But when we choose to unlearn that—and let our joy show—we strengthen our relational resilience. We create small, sacred bridges of connection. I’ve been practicing this noticing others for a few years now: greeting people, especially those I don’t see often, with a face full of warmth and joy. It’s such a simple thing, and yet it never fails to open my heart—and theirs, too.
So I leave you with this gentle question: Whose face will you light up for today?
Meri and the Dovetail Team