One “Hello” & Smile at a Time
We can all increase the frequency of magical moments & expand our individual worlds through openness, authenticity, & by taking a minimal risk. We can build ourselves a more personable global community in a cold, brutal, & chaotically alienating world filled with isolation, loneliness, exclusion, artifice, mistrust, fear, & chaos with little effort. You might even look at it as a game. All it takes is uttering one “Hello” at a time while offering a smile, or sitting down next to strangers in a café or on the bus or train. Think of it as a kindness revolution for yourself & for those you encounter.
And think of it — they may pass it on to someone else through a similar gesture or may share with a friend or loved one their pleasing encounter with you. Maybe we can start a domino effect to take down some of the rudeness & sharp-edged brusqueness now cutting us at every turn.
Also, time alone does not heal all wounds; pain needs airing out, a shoulder to cry on, & a spark to light the way into a fresh perspective. All of us have issues, problems, obstacles making our lives unnecessarily more difficult. Being able to talk about the matter has several positive effects. It relieves tension &, when someone listens, reassures us that we are not alone, that someone cares.
