The Simple Act of Just Saying “Hello!”

When last did you just smile at someone? In a queue, in passing, or even in the next car. It is one of my most favourite things to do! 

 

I have met some amazing people getting my car washed, running a road race, or at the gym. We are surrounded by people who suffer terrible losses, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Just ONE connection like a smile or a hello can make them feel seen. 

 

We live in a world where people are so absorbed with their own lives. We are forever staring at our phones in queues, on buses, and in restaurants. We stop seeing and feeling. We live other people’s dreams on Instagram. We are losing the ability to make connections, other than on a cell phone.