In continuing our talk on The LITTLE Things, in episode 2 I talk about once you have brought awareness to being attentive and being present then what?  
We roll right into it with talking about how listening is key in order to pick up on what and how our partners are saying.  
Once you have made the mental notes and have developed the nuggets then you have to do something with them.  And it is here where effort comes into play.  This also goes for general saying in any kind of relationship.  Putting forth effort speaks volume and shouldn't go unnoticed. Simply by putting in effort shows that you care, especially when it is not expected. 
When it comes to delivering the effort and doing something nice, kind, thoughtful for someone the best way is to do it with en element of surprise.  Having something unexpectedly loving or thoughtful happen to us is going to make anyone feel special, loved, heard and admired.  It is also the fun surprises that make some of the best memories.  The surprises are what makes us all smile.  

When it comes to a healthy fun and lasting relationships it is always the small things that make the biggest impact.   So I talk a little bit about what I mean by the little things as well as how/why you should approach them. 
I recorded the episode than broke it into 3 separate episodes so each of the 3 episodes can deliver info and keep your attention.  This episode I talk about the first steps at implementing the little things in your relationship is to be attentive and when you are with your partner be present. 

Being attentive and present will allow you to be fully be in the moments with them so you are able to discover helpful nuggets that will help you deliver when you are ready. Being present not only shows respect to that person but it also is a way to find enjoyment and to not take for granted the gift of having someone to spend time with.  

After the first few recorded episodes, I finally felt comfortable enough to launch the site and share a few episodes. I shared them with my longest friend my best friend and my brother and he said what I already knew, that I needed to show more of who I am.  He said to share more about me so more people can relate easier.  

This is what I knew and felt so it was so nice to hear it.  

Because I am more on the introverted side I tend to come across as shy, one who undersells and over delivers.  Because I am still new to this podcast stuff I am still finding my comfortability in front of the mic. I struggled to "be myself" when I was doing auditions and in acting classes and I have found that facing a mic gives off a very similar energy. 

I know that the comfort and ease will come with time and experience so I am not worried about that at all. I do know that even in just the few episodes that I have recorded, I am feeling better each time I step in front of the mic and press record.  So this episode is a little bit more of who I am and my vision behind this podcast. 

I am wanting to being awareness to toxic masculinity and promote and support responsible masculinity. To help men bring a non egoic attention to themselves in order to step their game up to be better so that when it comes time to being in a relationship we as men are better for our partners and better to them.  

Bring fuel to the flame of intimacy in order to keep it lit and flaming bright.  Doing the little things is actually doing the big things and being in touch with your emotions makes you more of a man.