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Jan 4, 2020

"Sometimes those who give the most are the ones with the least to spare." --Mike McIntyre

The Sound of One Hand Clapping



"One morning in a local coffee shop, I was surprised to see a man at work on a little painting at a table nearby. It wasnt a place where artists gathered. I walked over, took a peek, and was surprised again. It was really good. I complimented the stranger on his work. He seemed to welcome the interruption, and I asked him a few questions. He was just passing through town and living from hand to mouth. Before long, having had nothing of the sort in mind, I found myself in a conversation that crossed into territory usually reserved for more intimate friends. All along, I halfway expected to be hit up for a little cash, but nothing of the sort happened. The more we talked, the more I was touched by this total stranger and his story..."

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BE THE CHANGE
We have so many chances to take a chance and strike up a conversation with a stranger. Try it sometime, even in a little way.



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