Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. “When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?” ~Thich Nhat Hanh The only thing worse than not listening to someone is pretending to listen. Giving the vague murmur of agreement, or a quick nod to communicate “Yes, I’m listening, totally,” when really, we’re not. I remember vividly a dinner I had with friends about four years ago. I’d been backpacking in New Zealand for twelve months and had … Continue reading Put Down Your Phone: Why Presence Is the Best Gift You’ll Ever Give