strangers

its late (or early) and im lightheaded... bare with me



so think about it. why do we forge these connections? some people tend to do things completely on there own, but still they crave company. why?

im jus wondering. because there are people out there who go like "i'm good on my own". they dont want to be friends. they dont accept help when its offered. yet, when it comes down to it, when they return to their family, they embrace them so warmly.

maybe its just me, but i try to act the same around everyone. the way i am with my friends is how i am with my family. in the same way i embrace ppl the same way i would embrace family. with warmth and kindness. i ask them if they need anything. i make sure they're content. but some ppl answer rudely. why?

whats so different about me? am i not your brother too? isnt my kindness enough reason to trust me, if only for this moment?

im jus sayin tho. ive seen people shy away from strangers for no reason. slow down. dont let life pass you by...

how many conversations have you had in your lifetime? how many were with friends? family? strangers?

no one is really THAT evil. think of how much you're missing out on by not speaking to strangers.

think of their experiences. what could they teach you about life? something that you hadn't even considered. perspective.

ive spoken to taxi drivers. to americans. to buddhists. to pathans. to designers. to authors. each of them has given me perspective on life. without their words what would my life be like?

the world is not how you think it is. its not all glossy, but its not totally gloomy either. somewhere in the middle. theres a fine balance i think. you need to learn about that

so ya... talk to people. dont be so closed. open yourself up a little and you'll be surprised and what you'll discover.

hmmm so lets go back to the original connections. why do we have so many connections in life? perspective. we're born into a world where people are just connected. mother, father, brother, aunt, uncle, cousin, etc. you can't help it. theres no way to fight it. why try? just embrace those around you...

it sounds so corny, but im serious.


thats my two cents (or dirhams as it were)


into my rocketship, and away!

- December 27, 2008