I tear up realizing this truth

Where are you mentally, when magic appears?

A few weeks ago I was doing something, I regret today.
Now I want you to do it better than me. Here is the story.

It´s 8 am. I am sitting at our wooden table in the living room.
I have a coffee. My wife Nadine is sitting in front of me. Eating cereals.

Our 2,5 half year old daughter is exploring new ways to engage as a doll´s child mother next to us.
She is putting the pacifier into the doll´s mouth. Next the ‚baby’ get´s covered by a blanket.

She is trying to share this joy with her dad. Calling his name. 
Talking to him. All attempts of getting in touch fail.

Now she is exchanging looks with her mother. They connect immediately.
Nadine gets that spoonly look as Rosa´s starts giggling.

Her sound grabs my attention. I stop scrolling and look up from my smartphone.
Now I can see both smiling all over her faces.

They share moments of joy. Moments that will never come back.
That´s when I realise: I missed something while being busy scrolling.

I regret being mentally absent. For three seconds. 
Then I put my phone down and watch her play.

Seeing Rosa following her thriving imagination touches me deeply.
A tear rolls down my cheek. I tear up as she looks at me with her childhood innocence.

These magic moments take place a lot during a day. Whether with your kids,
your spouse, your friends or other loved ones.

The only question is: „Where are you mentally, when they appear?“

Now have a joyfull day with some magic moments that will stay with you forever.

Yours Max