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I exist therefore...
3/16/2009 2:54 pm |
Mar. 7th, 2009 | 10:25 pm Todays ROAK is to chat to an old man on a bench. That one made me smile as "do something nice for an old man" was the first act of the "Joine Me" cult/collective/whatsit when they suddenly realised they had to do something rather than just exist. It's kind of like a starter for ten on the whole "be nice" thing. It highlights something I suck at though, talking to random strangers. Something I have started to work at though. In fact the very first thing my therapist had me do was, whilst at work, smile to people as I walked up and down the stairs. Not even say hello, just give them a big smile rather than studiously ignore them as was my want. The ignoring was totally defensive of course. If I don't look at them, they won't look at me, I won't be noticed, I won't have to deal with them and then find I can't talk to them and feel awkward. So avoid them first. I make a point now when I am in a shop of telling the shop assistant thanks and I hope they have a nice day. Yes, it maybe cliched and yes I am sure people say it glibly without thinking, but maybe, maybe because I have to make a conscious effort to say it, so know what I am saying... maybe it means something and that comes across. Showing someone you recognise they exist and are a real person and not just an inconvenience to walk past.... That really is a good act of kindness to get into a habit of. |
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