It has been both my experience and first-hand observation, over the years, that people thrive off moments of genuine human connection. The challenge, however, lies in how to relax one's presumptions and cynicisms enough as to genuinely connect. We all have so many emotional and mental barriers put in place for protection--from others and as a means of bolstering self.
Truth is, though, taking someone at their word doesn't have to equate to a challenge to self-views, even when other-views are contradictory to--even diametrically opposed to--whatever self holds as truth. Not at all.
The experience of this, without pressure to conform--suspending any judgment and expectation in favor of natural progression--is proof itself. If you've never experienced that in random situations before, I challenge you to try it with a stranger--just have an honest conversation about yourself and an open acceptance of who they are...a genuine curiosity in who they are, for a moment. Keeping in mind it may take more than one attempt to suspend judgments and expectations sufficiently as to experience the exchange genuinely and similarly inspire the other to engage.
Taking the first step is key.
...as to the curiosity:
We all experience varied degrees of difference in the way we perceive (thus interact with) the world. And no matter how much distraction mounts in our circumstances, basic curiosity about the lives of others can prove a positive influence. When taken at face value, for open consideration.
This will be mine, then, for perusal.
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