What the Phone?

While sitting in a cozy wait room prior to an appointment, I saw a young child with their mother glancing around the space.

Typically when I arrive in a sedentary space with strangers or alone, my phone appears in my hands to occupy my mind for a few minutes before the session.

Today was different, though, because today I decided to be mindful and sit with limited distractions. As I scanned the space, I…