Because of the new curfew restrictions implemented in
California
I have started my daily walks a little later in the morning.
The surprising thing for me is the fact that in my area of town people have become a bit friendlier.
Before the pandemic,
I would walk 5 miles a day,
in & out of different neighborhoods,
on bike paths,
and down by a river bed separating the local golf course from all the housing.
The only people saying hi to me
or waving hello as I walked by were the old folks.
People from another era.
I would often say hi to whom ever I was passing
and most of the time I would get that look,
"Who's this fool."
Seldom did I get a response.
This happened to me no matter what time of day it was.
Lately though,
I have noticed that people from all ages have a friendly greeting for me,
even when I move 10 feet away from them.
Kids who wouldn't have noticed me a year ago say hello.
Neighbors coming out of their houses
or cars wave hello.
Joggers,
bicyclists,
and people walking while talking on their phone will take the time to say hello.
Proving to me that we are a social animal
and that we all need human interaction to stay sane!
This is
A California Thing,
I'm From The Midwest Where People Are Friendly
And My Kids Who Live In Other Parts Of The Country Have Noticed How People Are Friendlier Too
Jim Hauenstein,
And,
“Each time a person passes by you and you say 'hello', imagine that
person turning into a candle. The more positivity, love and light you
reflect, the more light is mirrored your way. Sharing beautiful hellos
is the quickest way to earn spiritual brownie points. You should start
seeing hellos as small declarations of faith. Every time you say hello
to a stranger, your heart acknowledges over and over again that we are
all family.”
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That is my story and I am sticking to it!
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