Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Hello

Next time you walk down the street, into any crowded area, be mindful of your gaze. Do you walk with your head high and eyes connecting with people as you make your way to your destination or do you walk head low, using the space around your feet to ensure you aren't about to stumble into someone, looking up long enough to check your location. When you walk head high, are your eyes hidden behind sunglasses or are they shadeless, free to connect with those in your path?

Sometimes, when my confidence is low, when my day has been beset with trials I avoid such contact. Sometimes, when I can't be bothered to care, I avoid such contact. But I challenge you, to do the uncomfortable. I challenge myself.

When I walk head held high I'm filled with a sense of confidence. I take a deep breath and bask in it. Locking eyes with people along the way or just admiring the diverse and beautiful world we live in. Its uplifting. If you can, give someone a smile, a nod. We are so used to living in our own limited world, do the unexpected and it may just make someone's day. You'll never know what your missing until you meet the world and say hello.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Anietra - I had no idea you had such a talent for writing. Wow! These posts amaze me! What a gift sweetie.