Hey, it’s Mia here, hope you had a great weekend.
❓ Quick question:
When was the last time you made real eye contact?
Not the kind where you're half-loading the dishwasher or half-checking email.
I mean the kind where you looked someone you love right in the eyes and thought:
“I see you. I’m still here.”
If you can’t remember…
You’re not alone.
💔 “We’re All in the Same Room… but It Feels Like We’re Miles Apart.”
That’s what I wrote in my journal one night.
Everyone was home, technically.
The kids were upstairs.
My partner was watching Netflix.
I was “finishing up a few things” on my laptop.
And I realized…
We weren’t fighting.
We weren’t disconnected.
We just weren’t connecting.
And that subtle drift?
It adds up.
It steals the sweetness from our time together —
Until it all starts to feel like… logistics.
🪄 That’s When I Created the “Five at the Table” Ritual
Not a dinner.
Not a game night.
Not a Pinterest-worthy family bonding experience.
Just five minutes.
That’s it.
No phones.
No rushing.
No fixing.
No multitasking.
Just five minutes of sitting at the table, across from each other,
making space to ask one tiny question:
“What felt good or hard for you today?”
And then we listen.
No fixing. No advice. No agenda.
Just presence.
🧭 How to Try It This Week (Even If You Feel Awkward)
1️⃣ Pick a Pocket of Time
After dinner 🍽️
Right before bedtime 🛏️
In the car before drop-off 🚗
Doesn’t matter where — just pick a pocket you can repeat.
2️⃣ Start With a Simple Ask
“Hey… can we try something tonight? Just 5 minutes. No phones. I want to feel more connected.”
You’re not forcing connection.
You’re inviting it.
3️⃣ Use One of These Questions:
“What made you laugh today?”
“When did you feel stressed?”
“What was your favorite moment?”
“When did you feel seen today?”
(Or… “What do you wish I’d asked?”)
If no one’s in the mood to talk?
No problem. Try again tomorrow.
Rituals don’t require perfection — just repetition.
🧠 Big Lesson
Love doesn’t need grand gestures.
It needs tiny repeated presence.
Five minutes of being real with each other…
can undo a whole day of emotional drift.
You don’t need to do more.
You just need to show up for five.
🪴 Say It With Me:
“Connection lives in the small moments — not the big plans.”
💛 Try This Tonight
Set a 5-minute timer.
Sit down with someone you care about.
Ask a question. Listen.
No fixing.
No multitasking.
No judgment.
Just presence.
That’s the real magic.
💌 Your Turn
Have a tiny ritual that helps you reconnect at home?
👇 Share it below — I’d love to borrow it.
📌 Save this for the days that feel disconnected
📤 Forward this to a friend who needs a reset with their family
💬 Or hit reply and tell me what your 5 minutes will look like
Here’s to finding your flow,
Mia
