More food for thought!! Hmmm. I'm reminded of the rare times I take Uber and I really put forth the effort to chat with my driver. Usually it blossoms into quite the conversation (once I learned that my driver is a poet in his spare time!) And I always feel so nourished afterward. I'm more of an introvert, so the process is super awkward, but the rewards are sweet! Perhaps these types of practices—chitchat with strangers—help us break down those barriers, show that strangers are "safe" and just going out their day like we do!
More food for thought!! Hmmm. I'm reminded of the rare times I take Uber and I really put forth the effort to chat with my driver. Usually it blossoms into quite the conversation (once I learned that my driver is a poet in his spare time!) And I always feel so nourished afterward. I'm more of an introvert, so the process is super awkward, but the rewards are sweet! Perhaps these types of practices—chitchat with strangers—help us break down those barriers, show that strangers are "safe" and just going out their day like we do!