A simple thought.It is, perhaps, a simple thought. But isn't it so that we are not good enough to seek the company of other people? It is far from certain that other people sit alone due to an active choice. What if we gave each other the opportunity to meet each other? Perhaps even the opportunity of conversation?
What would happen,
If I asked:
'May I sit here?'
Although the next bench was vacant.
I think I'll ask next time.
Perhaps even though I do not really need to sit down.
Perhaps even though I do not really have the time to sit down.
Because: what does it actually mean - "to have the time"?
Maybe the world would become a better place if more people asked, "May I sit here?", although the next bench was vacant?
(Translated from Noget om at have tid til at sætte sig her)
Oh no! I had written a comment but I think it didn't publish. Was saying, in this day where animosity seems to be increasing between individuals and people groups, this is something we need to ask- literally and metaphorically. We need to brave this conversation starter. Who knows, it may be a beginning something great, or small, but something nonetheless! Great post Henrik! -Bojosi, Canada.
ReplyDeleteDear Bojosi, your comment did indeed publish - and thanks for writing it.
ReplyDeleteIt is actually something that occupies me quite a lot - the gap between people and how to diminish it. Every time I go with public transport and see all the people occupied with their electronic devices, I dream of creating a popular movement - having badges produced with the message "I talk to people"; wearing one and then observing what happens - and handing out the badges to anyone who actually talks to me and fancies the idea...