After dropping my daughter off at her medical clinic, I drove to the shore for
my morning workout. Tired and somewhat sad this day, I willed myself out of the
truck and into my boots and 25 kg shoulder pack. After which I took a deep breath
observing my surroundings of sea air and birds above, rabbits and other critters
below. After some time, I thought to myself, let’s do this old man…
During my accent and decent, I lifted my head just enough today to give my usual
“good morning” to the familiar and unfamiliar faces passed. Today though, on
the last leg of my workout while in total exhaustion, I made the still inexplicable
effort to connect with an individual whose head is always down and whom never
engages others. I simply said to her with warmth “I’ll see you next time” Well,
she then opened up like a flower, talking me up the entire last leg of our accent.
Who would've known; within those brief minutes expressing herself, she ripped
from me the assumption I previously held of her being just another craggy individual
I noticed, to showing me how wonderful she is. Still astounded, frankly. Now
I suppose, I'll need to engage her instead ignoring. Think I'm looking
forward to that
After dropping my daughter off at her medical clinic, I drove to the shore for
my morning workout. Tired and somewhat sad this day, I willed myself out of the
truck and into my boots and 25 kg shoulder pack. After which I took a deep breath
observing my surroundings of sea air and birds above, rabbits and other critters
below. After some time, I thought to myself, let’s do this old man…
During my accent and decent, I lifted my head just enough today to give my usual
“good morning” to the familiar and unfamiliar faces passed. Today though, on
the last leg of my workout while in total exhaustion, I made the still inexplicable
effort to connect with an individual whose head is always down and whom never
engages others. I simply said to her with warmth “I’ll see you next time” Well,
she then opened up like a flower, talking me up the entire last leg of our accent.
Who would've known; within those brief minutes expressing herself, she ripped
from me the assumption I previously held of her being just another craggy individual
I noticed, to showing me how wonderful she is. Still astounded, frankly. Now
I suppose, I'll need to engage her instead ignoring. Think I'm looking
forward to that
I have learned you never know what someone is going through and a simple hello
or other small chat could/can make a difference in someone's day, i keep
forgetting that we humans sometimes rely on social interaction and that one simple
hello or such can turn arounds someone's day. it almost gives me hope that
some people has a lot of good left in them. thank you for making my day reading
this.
After dropping my daughter off at her medical clinic, I drove to the shore for
my morning workout. Tired and somewhat sad this day, I willed myself out of the
truck and into my boots and 25 kg shoulder pack. After which I took a deep breath
observing my surroundings of sea air and birds above, rabbits and other critters
below. After some time, I thought to myself, let’s do this old man…
During my accent and decent, I lifted my head just enough today to give my usual
“good morning” to the familiar and unfamiliar faces passed. Today though, on
the last leg of my workout while in total exhaustion, I made the still inexplicable
effort to connect with an individual whose head is always down and whom never
engages others. I simply said to her with warmth “I’ll see you next time” Well,
she then opened up like a flower, talking me up the entire last leg of our accent.
Who would've known; within those brief minutes expressing herself, she ripped
from me the assumption I previously held of her being just another craggy individual
I noticed, to showing me how wonderful she is. Still astounded, frankly. Now
I suppose, I'll need to engage her instead ignoring. Think I'm looking
forward to that
I have learned you never know what someone is going through and a simple hello
or other small chat could/can make a difference in someone's day, i keep
forgetting that we humans sometimes rely on social interaction and that one simple
hello or such can turn arounds someone's day. it almost gives me hope that
some people has a lot of good left in them. thank you for making my day reading
this.
Who would've known; within those brief minutes expressing herself, she ripped
from me the assumption I previously held of her being just another craggy individual
I noticed, to showing me how wonderful she is. Still astounded, frankly. Now
I suppose, I'll need to engage her instead ignoring. Think I'm looking
forward to that
When we assume, we point a finger at ourselves for creating a mental image or
perception of something without all the facts. Some might call it a first impression.
Often, we find out our perception is not close to the truth.
I applaud you for letting your guard down and reaching out. You probably made
her day. Here she was slogging her way through her daily monotonous task, one
she tolerates but does because she knows it's good for her, and you provided
her a distraction. An opportunity to have an enjoyable conversation while the
yards of drudgery past by for both of you.
Who would've known; within those brief minutes expressing herself, she ripped
from me the assumption I previously held of her being just another craggy individual
I noticed, to showing me how wonderful she is. Still astounded, frankly. Now
I suppose, I'll need to engage her instead ignoring. Think I'm looking
forward to that
When we assume, we point a finger at ourselves for creating a mental image or
perception of something without all the facts. Some might call it a first impression.
Often, we find out our perception is not close to the truth.
I applaud you for letting your guard down and reaching out. You probably made
her day. Here she was slogging her way through her daily monotonous task, one
she tolerates but does because she knows it's good for her, and you provided
her a distraction. An opportunity to have an enjoyable conversation while the
yards of drudgery past by for both of you.
After dropping my daughter off at her medical clinic, I drove to the shore for
my morning workout. Tired and somewhat sad this day, I willed myself out of the
truck and into my boots and 25 kg shoulder pack. After which I took a deep breath
observing my surroundings of sea air and birds above, rabbits and other critters
below. After some time, I thought to myself, let’s do this old man…
During my accent and decent, I lifted my head just enough today to give my usual
“good morning” to the familiar and unfamiliar faces passed. Today though, on
the last leg of my workout while in total exhaustion, I made the still inexplicable
effort to connect with an individual whose head is always down and whom never
engages others. I simply said to her with warmth “I’ll see you next time” Well,
she then opened up like a flower, talking me up the entire last leg of our accent.
Who would've known; within those brief minutes expressing herself, she ripped
from me the assumption I previously held of her being just another craggy individual
I noticed, to showing me how wonderful she is. Still astounded, frankly. Now
I suppose, I'll need to engage her instead ignoring. Think I'm looking
forward to that
best way to deal with strangers you are trying to not engage with when they engage
with you is to 'play the part' & make them feel comfortable.
stalkers get the same response.
dangerous world out there.
if you truely want to know if talking to her made any differenece, stay silent
next encounter , see if she engages with you next.
"I'll need to engage her instead ignoring. Think I'm looking
forward to that"..
... just don't start making it a point to do your workout specifically to
'find her'.....
Let me try and understand your perverse thinking here, if I can.
I'm now at least permitted to say "good morning" as we pass, or
should I play some type of cruel game your kind likes to engage in, and ignore
her as we pass each other? Making her feel bad for finally opening up those she
sees daily?
You are a case study indeed. What a broken, dark mind.
You are a case study indeed. What a broken, dark mind.
Hey, I thought I'd hidden my true self.
Who among us can hide our "true self"? Not anyone that I've come
across in all my years, in all of the cultures I've been apart of
A common misstep so many make nowadays, is thinking others won't fully comprehend
intention. Human nature being innate and immutable, we innately do. We understand
one another far more than most realize, especially the online generations. Our
connection and cognizance of one another is a constant, which most today seem
to not comprehend whatsoever.
You are a case study indeed. What a broken, dark mind.
Hey, I thought I'd hidden my true self.
Who among us can hide our "true self"? Not anyone that I've come
across in all my years, in all of the cultures I've been apart of
A common misstep so many make nowadays, is thinking others won't fully comprehend
intention. Human nature being innate and immutable, we innately do. We understand
one another far more than most realize, especially the online generations. Our
connection and cognizance of one another is a constant, which most today seem
to not comprehend whatsoever.
your description of her was 'craggy'
saying 'hi' to someone you see regularly in public is seemingly ok.
going out of your way to 'find her' again & engage with her , being something
you are 'looking forward to' is borderline creeper territory.
like i said..
if you truely only wanted to lighten her day as you perceived her to be 'lonely
& craggy' as you observed her long enough to notice she walks with her head
down & was ignoring you. then you would have just done it & moved on with your
life, not thinking of her again.
but you didn't
you are 'looking forward to finding her' again in order to talk to her.
only way that wil occur is if you 'plan' to do your workout in a timeframe
you 'know' she will be there.
this wasn't a random encounter, you have been, in a sense, 'watching
her'
so, if you honestly want to see if she wants to engage with you the next time
'at random' you 2 are in the same location, stop & tie your shoe as she
walks by, don't look at her or notice her directly with eye contact, .. see
if she engages with you.
if she does, you have your answer
if she doesn't ... you have your answer.
Nicely put. Thanks
Seeing as you’ve been thoughtful enough to share your serious thoughts, let me
reciprocate by explaining the situation in more detail. So that you’ll have a
more complete picture.
This individual ignored all others, it’s just not about me really. There are
a couple of regulars there that on occasion, do as well. No, never had issue
with any that choose to do so, not really. I've sometimes felt less than
friendly too, when deep into my own thoughts.
I never thought much about those that don’t engage actually, not perhaps beyond
briefly pondering what they might be going through, before quickly and selfishly
returning to my own thoughts.
No, this individual never would engage other than to display uncomfortable body
language to any she came into proximity to. Which goes beyond not wishing to
be cordial, into making things awkward or tense, and why I just assumed “craggy”
for whatever her personal reason/s. To set the scene, most everyone are outwardly
friendly, or at least cordial there. I think through a collective understanding
and nature desire to keep atmosphere from becoming awkward or tense. It’s tough
enough, in other words. Keeping the already beautiful setting, serene, helps.
Cutting straight to the chase. When she did open up, she share with me (still
a stranger) the rather personal reasons why she was behaving as she had. In manner
of speaking, apologizing, apparently aware of the effect she might’ve been having.
Told her right off, that it’s completely unnecessary to explain and that I fully
understand. She was able to share with me in those 10 minutes quite a bit. I'm
glad I could give an ear. I’ve always admire that in others, the willingness
to share the personal. Which in turn I won’t share here. Let’s just say, she’s
been given a lot to handle lately in life. A warm individual seemed to me.
You are a case study indeed. What a broken, dark mind.
Hey, I thought I'd hidden my true self.
Who among us can hide our "true self"? Not anyone that I've come
across in all my years, in all of the cultures I've been apart of
A common misstep so many make nowadays, is thinking others won't fully comprehend
intention. Human nature being innate and immutable, we innately do. We understand
one another far more than most realize, especially the online generations. Our
connection and cognizance of one another is a constant, which most today seem
to not comprehend whatsoever.
to point out the Irony of this post
just look at your subject title.
'never assume' she wants to engage with people in public, you or anyone
else...
you are assuming she does................
test the situation by tieing your shoe.
just don't get offended if/when she walks right past you & start writing
forum posts about her on the internet.
He’s trying to be thoughtful, just let him stew. He will figure it out
Quick question when did you change your ID pic? (it looks really good!👍)
You are a case study indeed. What a broken, dark mind.
Hey, I thought I'd hidden my true self.
Who among us can hide our "true self"? Not anyone that I've come
across in all my years, in all of the cultures I've been apart of
A common misstep so many make nowadays, is thinking others won't fully comprehend
intention. Human nature being innate and immutable, we innately do. We understand
one another far more than most realize, especially the online generations. Our
connection and cognizance of one another is a constant, which most today seem
to not comprehend whatsoever.
to point out the Irony of this post
just look at your subject title.
'never assume' she wants to engage with people in public, you or anyone
else...
you are assuming she does................
test the situation by tieing your shoe.
just don't get offended if/when she walks right past you & start writing
forum posts about her on the internet.
He’s trying to be thoughtful, just let him stew. He will figure it out
Quick question when did you change your ID pic? (it looks really good!👍)
(i think he is here for validation.. )
changed it this past week..
created it myself rendering AI art into new things
aren't you following me on X...?
You are a case study indeed. What a broken, dark mind.
Hey, I thought I'd hidden my true self.
Who among us can hide our "true self"? Not anyone that I've come
across in all my years, in all of the cultures I've been apart of
A common misstep so many make nowadays, is thinking others won't fully comprehend
intention. Human nature being innate and immutable, we innately do. We understand
one another far more than most realize, especially the online generations. Our
connection and cognizance of one another is a constant, which most today seem
to not comprehend whatsoever.
to point out the Irony of this post
just look at your subject title.
'never assume' she wants to engage with people in public, you or anyone
else...
you are assuming she does................
test the situation by tieing your shoe.
just don't get offended if/when she walks right past you & start writing
forum posts about her on the internet.
He’s trying to be thoughtful, just let him stew. He will figure it out
Quick question when did you change your ID pic? (it looks really good!👍)
(i think he is here for validation.. )
changed it this past week..
created it myself rendering AI art into new things
aren't you following me on X...?
Looks good, is it like the earth exploding?
you would love the other stuff...
What’s the name of you account?
DM'd you..
Thanks! I would have replied there, but it says I can’t message you at all
You are a case study indeed. What a broken, dark mind.
Hey, I thought I'd hidden my true self.
Who among us can hide our "true self"? Not anyone that I've come
across in all my years, in all of the cultures I've been apart of
A common misstep so many make nowadays, is thinking others won't fully comprehend
intention. Human nature being innate and immutable, we innately do. We understand
one another far more than most realize, especially the online generations. Our
connection and cognizance of one another is a constant, which most today seem
to not comprehend whatsoever.
to point out the Irony of this post
just look at your subject title.
'never assume' she wants to engage with people in public, you or anyone
else...
you are assuming she does................
test the situation by tieing your shoe.
just don't get offended if/when she walks right past you & start writing
forum posts about her on the internet.
He’s trying to be thoughtful, just let him stew. He will figure it out
Quick question when did you change your ID pic? (it looks really good!👍)
(i think he is here for validation.. )
changed it this past week..
created it myself rendering AI art into new things
aren't you following me on X...?
Looks good, is it like the earth exploding?
you would love the other stuff...
What’s the name of you account?
DM'd you..
Thanks! I would have replied there, but it says I can’t message you at all
yeahh......
trusting people on here is a thin line...
but i'll toss ya a unblock..
Thanks, understandable.
Although I think I’ve only gotten one weird message from someone, and it was
just someone soliciting.
You are a case study indeed. What a broken, dark mind.
Hey, I thought I'd hidden my true self.
Who among us can hide our "true self"? Not anyone that I've come
across in all my years, in all of the cultures I've been apart of
A common misstep so many make nowadays, is thinking others won't fully comprehend
intention. Human nature being innate and immutable, we innately do. We understand
one another far more than most realize, especially the online generations. Our
connection and cognizance of one another is a constant, which most today seem
to not comprehend whatsoever.
to point out the Irony of this post
just look at your subject title.
'never assume' she wants to engage with people in public, you or anyone
else...
you are assuming she does................
test the situation by tieing your shoe.
just don't get offended if/when she walks right past you & start writing
forum posts about her on the internet.
He’s trying to be thoughtful, just let him stew. He will figure it out
Quick question when did you change your ID pic? (it looks really good!👍)
(i think he is here for validation.. )
changed it this past week..
created it myself rendering AI art into new things
aren't you following me on X...?
Looks good, is it like the earth exploding?
you would love the other stuff...
What’s the name of you account?
DM'd you..
Thanks! I would have replied there, but it says I can’t message you at all
yeahh......
trusting people on here is a thin line...
but i'll toss ya a unblock..
Thanks, understandable.
Although I think I’ve only gotten one weird message from someone, and it was
just someone soliciting.
give it a minute...
you'll see
if you don't stop list them, you are giving them a chance to destroy......
You are a case study indeed. What a broken, dark mind.
Hey, I thought I'd hidden my true self.
Who among us can hide our "true self"? Not anyone that I've come
across in all my years, in all of the cultures I've been apart of
A common misstep so many make nowadays, is thinking others won't fully comprehend
intention. Human nature being innate and immutable, we innately do. We understand
one another far more than most realize, especially the online generations. Our
connection and cognizance of one another is a constant, which most today seem
to not comprehend whatsoever.
to point out the Irony of this post
just look at your subject title.
'never assume' she wants to engage with people in public, you or anyone
else...
you are assuming she does................
test the situation by tieing your shoe.
just don't get offended if/when she walks right past you & start writing
forum posts about her on the internet.
He’s trying to be thoughtful, just let him stew. He will figure it out
Quick question when did you change your ID pic? (it looks really good!👍)
(i think he is here for validation.. )
changed it this past week..
created it myself rendering AI art into new things
aren't you following me on X...?
Looks good, is it like the earth exploding?
you would love the other stuff...
What’s the name of you account?
DM'd you..
Thanks! I would have replied there, but it says I can’t message you at all
yeahh......
trusting people on here is a thin line...
but i'll toss ya a unblock..
Thanks, understandable.
Although I think I’ve only gotten one weird message from someone, and it was
just someone soliciting.
give it a minute...
you'll see
if you don't stop list them, you are giving them a chance to destroy......
How? I don’t understand.
you are allowing someone who might not like you based on Forum posts a chance
to buy from you & leave bad feedback or NSS.
1st sign of trouble, stop list... sort it out later if you want to do business
with them
Hmm, good thought, but you can’t live in fear of that.
If there is a problem and your are sus of a certain buyer who has ordered from
you, just document everything, and if they give you trouble you can report it,
and they will be the one in trouble
After dropping my daughter off at her medical clinic, I drove to the shore for
my morning workout. Tired and somewhat sad this day, I willed myself out of the
truck and into my boots and 25 kg shoulder pack. After which I took a deep breath
observing my surroundings of sea air and birds above, rabbits and other critters
below. After some time, I thought to myself, let’s do this old man…
During my accent and decent, I lifted my head just enough today to give my usual
“good morning” to the familiar and unfamiliar faces passed. Today though, on
the last leg of my workout while in total exhaustion, I made the still inexplicable
effort to connect with an individual whose head is always down and whom never
engages others. I simply said to her with warmth “I’ll see you next time” Well,
she then opened up like a flower, talking me up the entire last leg of our accent.
Who would've known; within those brief minutes expressing herself, she ripped
from me the assumption I previously held of her being just another craggy individual
I noticed, to showing me how wonderful she is. Still astounded, frankly. Now
I suppose, I'll need to engage her instead ignoring. Think I'm looking
forward to that
After dropping my daughter off at her medical clinic, I drove to the shore for
my morning workout. Tired and somewhat sad this day, I willed myself out of the
truck and into my boots and 25 kg shoulder pack. After which I took a deep breath
observing my surroundings of sea air and birds above, rabbits and other critters
below. After some time, I thought to myself, let’s do this old man…
During my accent and decent, I lifted my head just enough today to give my usual
“good morning” to the familiar and unfamiliar faces passed. Today though, on
the last leg of my workout while in total exhaustion, I made the still inexplicable
effort to connect with an individual whose head is always down and whom never
engages others. I simply said to her with warmth “I’ll see you next time” Well,
she then opened up like a flower, talking me up the entire last leg of our accent.
Who would've known; within those brief minutes expressing herself, she ripped
from me the assumption I previously held of her being just another craggy individual
I noticed, to showing me how wonderful she is. Still astounded, frankly. Now
I suppose, I'll need to engage her instead ignoring. Think I'm looking
forward to that
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