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Two Friends Went Travelling

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Jiva Masheder
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Teacher
It's easy to think that we are neutral in the world, and that we don't affect what comes to us - but we do! listen to this story which illustrates this.
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Linda
Two friends went traveling
At first, I thought it was an odd idea to go traveling separately, especially for such a long time and to so many places. As I listened, I thought of the first time I went to New York City and how nice all the people were. When I got home, as I told people about my trip many of them asked what I thought about the unfriendly people up there! I also thought of a time I asked for a manager in a store to complain and what a different response I got!
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Tricia
What we bring to each other
How I interact with someone is mirrored back - this is hard to accept. Some relationships right now are not where they should be, how can I repair them.
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Cyndee
Mood dictates
I compared this story to going to work every day as if I was taking a short trip somewhere every day. And Iโ€™ve learned over the years that if I show up to work in a bad mood I have bad experiences. If I show up happy and ready to go I have wonderful experiences. Itโ€™s true that the mood you take with you dictates the experience you have. Thanks ๐Ÿ™ Aura
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Sam
Love
I really love this story. Itโ€™s so true, what you look for you usually find. Be it happiness or confusion. My sponser always says this: water seeks its own level. Am I looking for this to be happy or useful? Or am I looking for chaos and uselessness?
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Naomi
Two Friends Travelling
I learned that the obvious is often true. If you are kind and open with others then you are more likely to receive kindness and have them be open with you..
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Eli
The Two Friends
If I am confident and walk into a place with my head high and with friendliness, I am more likely to maje friends, to have fun, and go home feeling happy.
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Trish
Receiving people as they are
This struck a chord with me as I just experienced this first hand. Just two days ago I was out after work and had a nice long conversation with a young man from Africa about life and his experiences. After he left, a group of people came up next to me who were having a good time. Even through a language barrier, as they spoke almost no English and I spoke almost no spanish, we were able to have a nice exchange. I remember thinking on my way home later that people seemed to have gotten nicer in recent years. Maybe I have just gotten more approachable. Maybe my view on people and the world, and on myself and my life, is what has really changed. โค๏ธ
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Jessica
You get what you give
As a naturally quiet person, I usually hold back in interactions with people. I always figured that people just didnโ€™t want to interact because I am quiet. But what if they are just giving me back what I give them? I need to consciously make an effort in my communication and interaction with others, and I may start to see a change in how people communicate and interact with me.
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Katie
What I learned from this journey...
Iโ€™d also like to go on a trip with a friend. Thank you so much for letting me know this! Sincerely, Katie Markiewicz, BSN RN
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Deb
What you give is what you get
Make the most of any situation and don't be shy. You get more out of life if you contribute more to it
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Abi
Two Friends Travelling
I was a bit judgemental about Sue in a negative way. Maybe she has a life experience that prevent her being friendly and interested. I should try not to judge and instead show empathy and demonstrate what she can achieve through connection.
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