Have you ever stood in an open field on a crisp spring morning, feeling that first true warmth of the sun hitting your face? It is a sensation that makes you want to close your eyes and just breathe. David Viscott’s beautiful words about love being like feeling the sun from both sides capture that exact feeling of wholeness. To love someone is to radiate warmth outward, and to be loved in return is to have that warmth wrapped around you. It is a complete, luminous circle that leaves no part of your heart in the cold.

In our busy, everyday lives, we often focus so much on the 'doing' that we forget the 'being.' We chase achievements and check off tasks, sometimes forgetting that the most profound human experience isn't found in a trophy, but in the quiet moments of connection. When we share our true selves with another person—whether it is a partner, a dear friend, or even a pet—we are essentially turning our faces toward the light. There is a specific kind of magic that happens when that light is reflected back at us by someone who truly sees us.

I remember a time when I was feeling particularly low, like a little duckling lost in a heavy fog. I was so caught up in my own worries that I couldn't see any brightness. Then, a dear friend sat with me, not even saying much, just offering her presence. In that moment, I felt the warmth of her care, and it reminded me that I had my own light to share, too. It was as if the sun had suddenly found a way to shine through the mist from every direction, reminding me that I wasn't alone in the chill.

We all need those moments of bilateral warmth to thrive. It is easy to become one-sided, either giving until we are exhausted or waiting to receive without ever offering our own glow. But the true beauty of life is found in the balance of that exchange. When we open our hearts to both the act of giving and the grace of receiving, our entire world changes color.

Today, I want to encourage you to look for those sunlit moments. Reach out to someone you care about and let them feel your warmth, and don't be afraid to let someone else's kindness shine on you, too. How can you turn toward the light today?