Two people now have told me that this shared smile (during the 14 months I worked in Turkey) was indeed a contribution to society, even though no monetary exchange and no formal recognition was involved. Time to readjust my thinking on what makes a contribution to society, and my ability to contribute (more compassion for self and others allows greater contribution).
I walked alot, but the bus system is also pretty good in Izmir…
Critical thinking for Human Community
Short story: glad I smiled at someone I did not know -who thanked me, and made me grateful to be alive, back in 2005. And also today.
Less short version of the story:
Ok, so after a useless day yesterday of only 1100 words written, and desperate fears of 8 more days zero, (I have another 10k words to write), I was reflecting on the use, or lack thereof, of my life.
moving morose meditation on beauty to bottom…
When I lived in Izmir, that summer I took long walks on Saturday afternoons. I had the habit of smiling, or at least nodding, to every person I saw because frankly, I hoped someone would smile or nod back at me. At least acknowledge me as a fellow human being, as I tried to do, even passing the homeless people lining the streets as you go into the Metro (DC).
So…
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Beautiful, heartwarming story, dear Shira. A smile is a little random bit of kindness that doesn’t cost us anything, yet it is precious for recipients of it.
Much love,
D
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Thank you, Dear Dolly,
Much love to you also,
-Shira
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My pleasure, darling.
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🙂
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Reporting another Like from a Tai chi part of the galaxy.
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Thank you, Ranger Mayann.
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