I have previously passed people in a street, mall or a staircase, without thinking much about what I am passing by. Yes I walk past a male or female figure but my writing passion has made me realise how much more I fore-go when I pass someone anywhere without interacting with them. When I walk past someone, I am walking past treasures of expression, experience, information, knowledge, tears, hopes, dreams, thoughts, views and opinions, bottled up one person. I recently read about what made people blog in one of my associate writing groups and that is when I started viewing people I come across differently. Now this bring an interesting perspective to light. How many times in a day or a week does one reach out to treasures outside their own? How open is one to sharing their own treasures with that of others? It is like there is a digital timer running each time you walk past people and their treasures of information, inspiration, education and more. The timer goes up when you ignore the treasure and goes down when you tap into it. Every time you decide to reach out of your comfort zone to ask someone one question, can unleash treasures you never thought you would get in a day. It is not everyday that I feel like opening my mouth to have conversation with a stranger but most times it has been worth while. So today I challenge you to reach out and not let hidden yet free treasures pass your by. Tap into the treasures around you and gain more treasures for yourself.Saturday, March 15, 2014
Hidden treasures walking past
I have previously passed people in a street, mall or a staircase, without thinking much about what I am passing by. Yes I walk past a male or female figure but my writing passion has made me realise how much more I fore-go when I pass someone anywhere without interacting with them. When I walk past someone, I am walking past treasures of expression, experience, information, knowledge, tears, hopes, dreams, thoughts, views and opinions, bottled up one person. I recently read about what made people blog in one of my associate writing groups and that is when I started viewing people I come across differently. Now this bring an interesting perspective to light. How many times in a day or a week does one reach out to treasures outside their own? How open is one to sharing their own treasures with that of others? It is like there is a digital timer running each time you walk past people and their treasures of information, inspiration, education and more. The timer goes up when you ignore the treasure and goes down when you tap into it. Every time you decide to reach out of your comfort zone to ask someone one question, can unleash treasures you never thought you would get in a day. It is not everyday that I feel like opening my mouth to have conversation with a stranger but most times it has been worth while. So today I challenge you to reach out and not let hidden yet free treasures pass your by. Tap into the treasures around you and gain more treasures for yourself.
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I have never had a problem reaching out and opening my mouth to start a conversation. Most people are happy to interact if they do not see you as a threat. The one thing I have learned in life is Everyone brings something to the table and you are never too old to learn which makes your life more fulfilled.
ReplyDeleteHi Arleen,
DeleteOn the contrary, when I started my first business, coming back from an engineering business, I had hard time talking to people although I knew I needed to do it to meet new people and do some prospecting.
It was a network marketing business and I am so glad I worked very hard on overcoming to become. I forced myself to say Hello to others and you are right, most people are happy to interact. I read many books on meeting people, making new friends and all of that helped me become a person who isn't afraid to talk to others.
But you didn't have any of those challenges and that's just a blessing to have. Have a great new week!
Regards,
Kumar
Hidden Treasures certainly only remain hidden if we choose to ignore them and I agree with you Welli that much is to be gained by simply being open to the potential. My father maintained that if we meet someone and learn nothing from them it is not their fault but our own. Spending most of my life in big cities where many feel stressed and overly busy, as a fairly gregarious person,I became used to being the one to initiate. The last 3 years spent in smaller communities have been even more joyful, as most are equally prone to initiate.
ReplyDeleteI have never had a problem talking to strangers. My father used to tell people that I knew NO strangers! Ha! It was a different world then, and not sure I would encourage a child to talk to a stranger...though it depends on how you define the word. New kids on the playground are completely different from a total stranger on the subway!
ReplyDeleteHidden treasures are everywhere and Like many others i reach out to people and ask questions so that i can one day get my slice of the American dream pie.
ReplyDeleteI find it`s interesting to talk to others and share different viewpoints. You can often learn so much. Treasures indeed.
ReplyDeleteLenie
And you never know when a smile or a word of kindness becomes a gem in their treasure box. Thank you for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteThe more I interact with new people, the more I am reminded that everyone has an interesting story. Thanks for reminding me not to ignore these treasures.
ReplyDeleteI never thought about this that we are coming across many treasures around us every day and we pass by without being benefited ... I never had problem to go and talk to someone but , i never thought in this way...
ReplyDeleteI wonder how we are learning different things everyday.... Thank you for giving me a new way of thinking....
If there is one thing I have learned from traveling it is that you miss out on a lot when you remain quiet. But like you, this was my preferred state. It took me a while to get used to opening up but when I did, the stories and emotions and ideas began to flow. Great post.
ReplyDeleteI'm pushing 60 and I've finally learned how to reach out and initiate contact with others. Some if this has been facilitated by having the chance to meet in person, people I've met on line. I know that sounds like a terrible idea in today's world, but I've been able to meet fellow travel bloggers --- all over the world, because by definition, travel bloggers, travel. So, if anyone is passing through Honolulu or Philadelphia---let's meet for coffee.
ReplyDeleteI so understand your thoughts. I've always found it fascinating when I strike up a conversation with someone and hear what they have to share. Some of these conversations have resulted in some pretty amazing stories and a friendship or too. All are treasures that we shouldn't pass up.
ReplyDeleteI was so conscious of this post the past week as I was travelling and enjoyed every moment I took to reach out and explore treasures. It is easy to give in to being tired or needing some peace and just let go of an opportunity. I did manage to overcome my obstacles and it was quite rewarding through learning the diversity of humankind and cultures as well
ReplyDeleteI am definitely an extrovert, so it's not difficult for me to open up and speak to strangers, when appropriate. Some of the best conversations I have are at networking groups with people I have never met. Great way to learn some new treasures from someone else. Opportunities all around us every day!
ReplyDeleteWe see everything through ourselves. We know each other through our relating to our inner selves. I know what you mean though, many times it is easy to forget there are so many different stories. Interaction changes everything. I think that was part of the concept of Run Lola Run, for instance. One person made so many different outcomes based on singular experiences with others.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely true. Without knowing it we walk past hidden treasures every day. Catch is in today's busy world how do we find the time to talk to them all? And some would not be keen on talking to strangers like us.
ReplyDeleteSo true. Often I wonder what is the story of this or this person I come pass in some random places. Sometimes, if I'm sitting in a public place I look at people and imagine what can be their story. I love when I start to talk to someone I meet for the first time and discover an amazing life story!
ReplyDeleteAnd, thanks so much for visiting my blog!