Last night we went to a wedding. Mostly there to support the father of the bride. I generally don't like crowds. I chose to go out of my way to compliment people, make small talk and ask questions about things that mattered to them. We had a great time and left feeling very connected to a few new friends. :-)I realized that after spending so much of my time on KindSpring, it allowed me to view the situation differently. Instead of being concerned about whether I fit in or had something to say, I simply saw around me humans who could benefit from connection . . . and kindness. :-)
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- Posted by suse15
- Jun 13, 2016
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patjos wrote: Was at cubs camp at the weekend, lots of parent helpers and cub leaders whom i'd never met. I found that i kept having the courage to open up a conversation with them,sometimes this worked. Most of the time though, i found that folk were shy of talking or responding and quite a lot of the time i felt rather silly when that happened hahaha! But i sort of thought, just keep on trying and that it wasn't me who was having a problem with it. By the end of the camp, i noticed that while folk weren't stopping for a chat, they were at least more willing to say something as we passed. It's something about coming out of your comfort zone a little.
verityngnosis wrote: Now that is a major step forward congratulations.
Mish wrote: KS enables us to look at everyone through "kind eyes". Your post is timely for me as we have a wedding in two weeks And I find lots of people & loud music very jarring. I will try to focus on seeing everything through kind ryes. And perhaps bring ear-plugs :)))))
Mish wrote: kind eyes (not kind ryes). Typo above :)))
dotmatrix wrote: KindSpring has really helped me this way too -- to see people differently. I like to pretend that everyone I see everywhere has a secret KindSpring identity. =) ⣠Dot
kjoyw wrote: Really great approach! Have been working on this, as well. Don't like crowds with lots of noise as well!
scushman wrote: Way to go! Kindness works it magic, doesn't it?
mindyjourney wrote: Oh, our beautiful KS familly! We so encourage each other :). Greatful you went and enjoyed self :).
leoladyc728 wrote: Same here, not fond of crowds, but sometimes one has to just give in to it.
mnc_91 wrote: Thank you for sharing :-) This helps me better understand those who prefers to be more quiet ...
