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Today's Quote: "My mother used to say that there are no strangers, only friends you haven't met yet. She's now in a maximum security twilight home in Australia." ~ Dame Edna Everadge
It's a scary world anymore. There are plenty of strangers, and some of them are really strange.
I would certainly not advocate throwing caution to the wind and trusting everyone that you meet. However, I do think that there is a certain wonderful wisdom in trying to look upon those we don't know as though they have the potential to be our friends.
There are so many places that we could cast aside our fears, insecurities, and inclinations to keep to ourselves. Some may find it strange, but most will probably appreciate a friendly gesture.
Today's thought is to try to view strangers as potential friends. Keep your caution; use your judgment. Approach people in a friendly way.
Try greeting the coffee house or gas station attendant as though they were an old friend instead of gesturing at them while talking on your cell. Smile and make small talk as you hold the door for someone, instead of looking away. All it takes is small steps to make the world more beautiful.
*~~~Live life; Breathe love.~~~*
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It's a scary world anymore. There are plenty of strangers, and some of them are really strange.
I would certainly not advocate throwing caution to the wind and trusting everyone that you meet. However, I do think that there is a certain wonderful wisdom in trying to look upon those we don't know as though they have the potential to be our friends.
There are so many places that we could cast aside our fears, insecurities, and inclinations to keep to ourselves. Some may find it strange, but most will probably appreciate a friendly gesture.
Today's thought is to try to view strangers as potential friends. Keep your caution; use your judgment. Approach people in a friendly way.
Try greeting the coffee house or gas station attendant as though they were an old friend instead of gesturing at them while talking on your cell. Smile and make small talk as you hold the door for someone, instead of looking away. All it takes is small steps to make the world more beautiful.
*~~~Live life; Breathe love.~~~*
Question Everything.
Comments
wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great advice
Good thought-most of us could be a lot more friendly while still maintaining our safety.
Good thought-most of us could be a lot more friendly while still maintaining our safety.
My parents taught me to trust people until they show you they can't be trusted! I do try to be cautious, however!
Excellent quote and sound advice. Thanks.
Good common sense approach. In most situations when a stranger is dangerous, instinct will advise.
This is so true about strangers sometime being dangerous. I am a lot more cautious these days then it was in the old days when you knew you could trust people and even stop and help them if they needed help. I don't do that any more. I still love people though, just more cautious these days.
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