Yesterday I was in a local pub enjoying live music with some friends. I was focusing on the performance when I noticed two friends who were in the midst of a conversation turn to someone sitting alone. They had been facing each other but then opened up to include this third person. I do not know what they were talking about but I did notice their sensitivity and warmth, and also noticed the person’s reaction to their intervention.

Because of this I was primed to try to involve others. However … although I have spoken with a number of people today, mainly shop keepers, and also spoken with my husband, I have not had an opportunity to invite others to join in a conversation.  So I have tried to repeat one of the earlier tasks i.e. to really focus on the person I am with, and so far so good. And as the days pass, I will try Action 12 again.