Thinking
about this week's message reminded me of the humbling experience of taking
public transit. I know that may sound a little funny, but for someone who has always
been blessed with having a running vehicle, taking the bus is not something
that I've had to do. Now that I
commute into San Francisco during the week, the bus is the easiest way to get
around, and I've made myself one of the crowd.
I'm
a bit of a people-watcher and am always intrigued by the different ways everyone
approaches their lives. Jumping on the bus definitely subjects you to a wide
variety of individuals - from the downtown business suits to edgy arts students
to service workers and sometimes those who look like they've been on the
streets and just want a place to sit for a while. It took me out of my
I-drive-everywhere-secluded-in-my-own-car comfort zone, but I'm glad it did. I
have a better appreciation for those who have to use this as their only source
of transportation.
While
you don't necessarily need to start taking the bus everywhere, what can you do
to stretch your experiences and broaden your view?
Prepping
myself for tomorrow's bus ride...
With
Love.
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From Over There: 3.15.15 Weekly
Focus
A deeper connection to one's
true self is established when one chooses to understand another's circumstance.
It is through empathy for another and embracing a broader life experience that
broadens the mind and leads to greater acceptance of a diverse spectrum of
humanity. This also leads to less judgment of the self and of others.
When one chooses to constrict
their experiences to a narrow scope it limits the mind's capacity to accept the
world around them. It is through diverse experiences that one gains
understanding of those with variant lifestyles and with cultural differences. This
creates a deeper connection with all of humanity and a true understanding of
peace.
