Notice when your mind is elsewhere and physically/mentally turn toward the person speaking.
Sometimes, the most revolutionary thing we can do in a world that wants our attention elsewhere is to simply turn our heads and look at the person right in front of us.
In many poetic traditions, the face is described as a mirror or even a "sacred script" (the Mushaf in Sufi literature). To look into someone's face is to see a reflection of the divine or, at the very least, a reflection of our shared humanity. Evirdim Basimi Baktim Yuzune Indir
Notice how the energy of the conversation changes when you offer your full, undivided presence.
In our fast-paced, digital-first world, how often do we actually look ? Not just a glance at a screen or a passing nod, but the deep, intentional act of turning toward someone and meeting their gaze. Notice when your mind is elsewhere and physically/mentally
Next time you are in a conversation, try to consciously practice this.
When you "turn and look," you are saying: “You are here. You are seen. You matter.” To look into someone's face is to see
To look at a face ( yüzüne bakmak ) is to read a story. A face carries the maps of a person's life: the fine lines of laughter, the heavy shadows of sleepless nights, and the quiet light of hope. When we truly look, we move past the superficial "How are you?" and begin to understand the unspoken.