60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday: How Might It Feel to Be Seen by Another’s Gesture?

<p>Hello to you listening in <a href="https://www.romanticasheville.com/flat_rock_village.htm" target="_blank">Flat Rock Village, North Carolina</a>!</p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.</p><p>A year ago I was sitting in traffic at a stop light in Oak Harbor. I remember that on the sidewalk to my right was a man, homeless by appearance, standing in the rain with his shopping cart of belongings. He held a cardboard sign: <i>Please buy me lunch</i>.</p><p>I rolled down my window to hand him a few bills when I saw a woman get out of her car and walk toward him with a bag of food and beverage cup from the local takeout. As she approached him she smiled and asked: <i>What is your name</i>? She handed him the food and drink and then reached up to hug him.</p><p>Two things: Anyone can give money; but when she asked him, <i>What is your name</i>? she recognized his humanity. When she reached up to hug him the word that came to mind was .... divine. As in Divinely ordained.</p><p><strong>Story Prompt</strong>: When has someone’s gesture enabled you to be seen? How did it feel? What happened next? Write that story!</p><p><strong>Practical Tip</strong>: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something.   All that matters is you have a story.</p><p><strong>You’re invited</strong>: “<i>Come for the stories - stay for the magic</i>!” <strong>Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, follow, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time</strong>! Remember to stop by the <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net" target="_blank">QMSA website</a>, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net" target="_blank">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-f-wyzga-QMSA" tar