Other times stating the obvious can be completely neutral, like stating a fact. Example: "It smells like coffee", or "It's windy out here!" Not necessary to say these things, hence that is why we call it stating the obvious.
However, there is one statement that we often times consider to be so obvious that we do not say it enough. As long as it is considered to be an obvious statement, or "stating the obvious" we will never start saying it more. Try it. Say it. See what happens. Pretend like you've never said it before.
"I love you." Never can that be said enough. It is why in the middle of playing with my kids I'll randomly say "hey guys, I love you." Guess what, they always say it back (except for Skyelynn, she says it with her smile!) I say it to my husband everyday, every time we get off the phone with each other, every morning as he leaves for work, and sometimes just at random, yet still probably it's not enough. I even say it to Guapo sometimes...I think he likes it. :)
It's still the start of a new year, try stating the obvious!
You know, Martha, you are absolutely right. I should tell everyone I love that I love them each time as if it's the first time or at least with that kind of enthusiasm. My family needs that. I need it to, but it probablyisn't going to happen unless somebody starts doing it as a practice. Like something just isn't right unless it IS said.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I love you and your family, Martha!