People on the street are a vibrant source of energy. Here where I am now, in New York City, the street life is amazing. You can get hot dogs and pretzels, fruit and produce, ice cream and even a hot cup of coffee almost without breaking stride. People pass with strollers, dogs, and sometimes dogs in strollers. The people watching is endless. It’s easy to spot the people with style, and those with purpose, and the leisurely retirees taking it all in.
By their very presence, they form a community. No need to be lonely, just step outside and enter the flow of the city alongside your neighbors. Most of them are polite, respect your boundaries, step aside or make room for you as everyone waits for the walk signal at a corner. Ducking into a book store or other shop, there is a new community of people needing what you need.
The people and the shops that serve them are truly the world we share, the ecosystem and economy that provide what we need to get through our daily lives. Together, depending on each other, we find flow and everything we need. I’m grateful for this vibrant community and the energy I get from it.
Every November, I dedicate 30 days to gratitude. This year I’m focusing on what we share. This is Day 13 of My Gratitude Project, and this week, I’m focused on the presence of strangers around us. You can follow along here.
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