I am finding comfort in strangers. Like walking into a coffee shop and sharing fears and tears unexpectedly. Sharing music and seeing one or two smiles in the room. It’s a lesson in our shared humanity? No back stories attached. Just comforting space to just be.💕 Sounds like Italy is the destination for your family right now! Hope to go there sometime soon! 🇮🇹 You’ll be on your way over the pond again in no time!
People cease to be strangers when looking at them through welcoming eyes that simply affirm their existence, their value as humans, even without saying a word.
I’m thinking of all the friendly people we encountered in our travels outside of the USA. I think a smile and a few words in their language break the ice, followed by showing genuine interest in their city, country & culture. It hopefully destroys the image of arrogant Americans. I’m eager to travel again with a daughter or a friend!
Although I claim to be a social extrovert, it is my spouse who is always opening conversations with complete strangers when we travel. Not that I don’t engage strangers with whom we intersect, it’s that she always seems to find those who need interaction on a human level just to raise them up. As always your message is positive and affirming.
I am finding comfort in strangers. Like walking into a coffee shop and sharing fears and tears unexpectedly. Sharing music and seeing one or two smiles in the room. It’s a lesson in our shared humanity? No back stories attached. Just comforting space to just be.💕 Sounds like Italy is the destination for your family right now! Hope to go there sometime soon! 🇮🇹 You’ll be on your way over the pond again in no time!
People cease to be strangers when looking at them through welcoming eyes that simply affirm their existence, their value as humans, even without saying a word.
In a way, we’re all strangers until we’re not. 💕
Courtesy of Frank Herbert, author of "Dune":
The Litany Against Fear
I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
I’m thinking of all the friendly people we encountered in our travels outside of the USA. I think a smile and a few words in their language break the ice, followed by showing genuine interest in their city, country & culture. It hopefully destroys the image of arrogant Americans. I’m eager to travel again with a daughter or a friend!
God’s blessings on your future travels!
That sounds like a good formula.
May God continue with you on your travels as you meet new people and learn new things.
Thank you, Connie.
Although I claim to be a social extrovert, it is my spouse who is always opening conversations with complete strangers when we travel. Not that I don’t engage strangers with whom we intersect, it’s that she always seems to find those who need interaction on a human level just to raise them up. As always your message is positive and affirming.
You have clearly partnered wisely!
Your Destination continues....always sending you prayers as your journaies continue
Thank you, Jeannette.
Well wherever you decide to journey hope you continue to be safe and share your thoughtful stories. Safe travels….
Thank you, Dianne.