Humans. Fascinating, enthralling little buggers, aren't they?
I've had a couple of moments in the past 24 hours where I've just had a wave of appreciation for what an incredibly diverse and eclectic group of individuals we really are.
There are squillions of us out there, all going about our business, thinking our own thoughts, on our own little missions. And the way it's struck me hasn't been the way it has in the past, like in London where you see a million people with their heads down, charging for the tube, thinking about little more than how they're going to get ahead. It's been more inspiring than that. I just think it's incredible that with 7 billion of us on the earth, we still manage to keep going about our business with a sense of importance.
Then again, why shouldn't we? I was stopped at the lights today and looked another cyclist up and down, and thought, Jeez, this guy is thinking completely different thoughts to me, informed by a completely unique set of life circumstances. And there are, again, 7 billion others doing the same thing, each with a unique history and outlook. That's pretty amazing. But if someone looked from the outside in, they'd probably look at us the same way we look at ants; all rushing around, as if there's something incredibly important to get done.
I feel there's something more profound to say, but I don't know what, so I'll say this. When you're on your way somewhere today, take a moment to look at somebody; observe them. Try and appreciate that just like you, they've had a multitude of experiences that have shaped their life, and got them where they are today. Then look at the rest of the people around you and comprehend that they all have the same incredible backstory. There's 7 billion more of these fascinating stories, and that's pretty incredible I reckon.
I've had a couple of moments in the past 24 hours where I've just had a wave of appreciation for what an incredibly diverse and eclectic group of individuals we really are.
There are squillions of us out there, all going about our business, thinking our own thoughts, on our own little missions. And the way it's struck me hasn't been the way it has in the past, like in London where you see a million people with their heads down, charging for the tube, thinking about little more than how they're going to get ahead. It's been more inspiring than that. I just think it's incredible that with 7 billion of us on the earth, we still manage to keep going about our business with a sense of importance.
Then again, why shouldn't we? I was stopped at the lights today and looked another cyclist up and down, and thought, Jeez, this guy is thinking completely different thoughts to me, informed by a completely unique set of life circumstances. And there are, again, 7 billion others doing the same thing, each with a unique history and outlook. That's pretty amazing. But if someone looked from the outside in, they'd probably look at us the same way we look at ants; all rushing around, as if there's something incredibly important to get done.
I feel there's something more profound to say, but I don't know what, so I'll say this. When you're on your way somewhere today, take a moment to look at somebody; observe them. Try and appreciate that just like you, they've had a multitude of experiences that have shaped their life, and got them where they are today. Then look at the rest of the people around you and comprehend that they all have the same incredible backstory. There's 7 billion more of these fascinating stories, and that's pretty incredible I reckon.
