Thank you Winter for listening to your inner voice that said, "stop & share" I resonate deeply! I've had the most amazing and deep connection in the streets, on subways, busses, sidewalks when I simply stop and connect. usually I'm the one initiating. Though at times, it's also the willingness to stop and engage ♡
In DC, it was with Mr Weeks, a towering man with a booming voice, ebony skin and a twinkly grin. I'd see him when I walked to work. I dress rather "loudly" in pink with like green, turquoise blue and Mr Weeks began our initial connection with "hello, where you goin' dressed like that on a Tuesday morning?"
I began our connection by stopping & responding, "World Bank where I'm teaching Storytelling"
Mr Weeks: "phhhhhpppphhht, World Bank?! They don't need you, the kids, the teens, they need you..."
And thus began the glorious nearly daily encounters and conversations, "being schooled" by Mr Weeks. And my payment to Mr Weeks were Hugs. Initial offer from me to him and his response, "hugs are, at times, better than any money"
I always carry my Free Hugs sign in my bag... Mr Weeks would see me halfway down the block and be ready for me with arms open.
Thank you again Winter, for your courage to connect & reminding me of Mr Weeks. Hugs from my heart to yours, Kristin
On Feb 11, 2021 Kristin Pedemonti wrote:
Thank you Winter for listening to your inner voice that said, "stop & share"
I resonate deeply!
I've had the most amazing and deep connection in the streets, on subways,
busses, sidewalks when I simply stop and connect. usually I'm the one initiating. Though at times, it's also the willingness to stop and engage ♡
In DC, it was with Mr Weeks, a towering man with a booming voice, ebony skin and a twinkly grin. I'd see him when I walked to work. I dress rather "loudly" in pink with like green, turquoise blue and Mr Weeks began our initial connection with "hello, where you goin' dressed like that on a Tuesday morning?"
I began our connection by stopping & responding, "World Bank where I'm teaching Storytelling"
Mr Weeks: "phhhhhpppphhht, World Bank?! They don't need you, the kids, the teens, they need you..."
And thus began the glorious nearly daily encounters and conversations, "being schooled" by Mr Weeks. And my payment to Mr Weeks were Hugs. Initial offer from me to him and his response, "hugs are, at times, better than any money"
I always carry my Free Hugs sign in my bag... Mr Weeks would see me halfway down the block and be ready for me with arms open.
Thank you again Winter, for your courage to connect & reminding me of Mr Weeks.
Hugs from my heart to yours,
Kristin