The other day it was a precocious 12-year-old playing with his mother's iPhone. While I had my lunch break on the patio at work, he eagerly explained to me about what apps are and what kinds of things he does with his own iTouch when he's not in school or doing homework. He also shared with me at length what he knew about elementary and middle school sports for kids in our area, and which teachers were the best at one of the local schools. All of that information will surely come in handy one of these days, and when we parted ways it was with a big smile and wave.
This morning, as with many others, I ended up chatting for a bit with a passerby while I secured my kayak to the top of the car. This older lady turned out to be a Harvard medical researcher, recently out of work and enjoying her free time playing at the lake with her grand-dog (did not know there was such a thing but there you go). Our conversation explored city vs. rural life, preventive medicine, the importance of doing something you love every single day, and the virtues of pursuing your vocation, no matter how old you may be. The very topics that have been on my mind lately...I drove home feeling renewed inspiration for my path and the motivation to write this post.
So today I encourage you, take a risk and smile at a stranger today. Force yourself to ask them a question to get the conversation rolling. (Nothing too personal, please.) Be willing to answer their questions with more than a simple yes or no. And get ready for your day to become just a little brighter!
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| Props to my honey for this gorgeous picture of one of our favorite local ponds! |
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