Everyone Has A Story
Interesting People EverywhereEach and every one of us has a story to tell and they are all important.
It's easy to forget sometimes that everyone has a story to tell if we take the time to listen.
We are so accustomed to hearing the stories of people in the news that we sometimes lose track of the fact that the random stranger on the bus also has a fascinating story about where they came from and how they got to be where they are. The sheer variety of paths taken in this world, from farmers to CEOs to homeless people to world travelers, is indicative of how much we can learn from each individual. Sometimes the shy, quiet person at work has the most amazing life story and the biggest dreams, it is up to us to take the time to find out.
Some people travel a path of wealth and privilege, while others struggle with only themselves to rely on, and both have great stories to tell.
Each person learns lessons, makes choices, and develops a unique perspective, which only they can claim and share. Even two people who have had very similar lives will have slightly different experiences, leading them to a different point of view, so each person remains a treasure trove waiting to be explored.
When we take the time to ask questions and listen, we find that every person has a fascinating story to tell and an utterly unique perspective from which to tell it.
Bearing this in mind, we have the opportunity to approach the world around us in a new way. There is never any reason to be bored at a party, or on the bus, or in a conversation with a stranger. When we retain the spark of curiosity and the warmth required to open someone up, we always have in front of us the makings of a great story.
All we have to do is ask.
One of the first articles I wrote when new to the online world was a post about my old mate Hedley, http://www.apsense.com/article/138283.html
(also published on my Life is an Adventure site)
And APsense is indeed a treasure trove of individual life experiences.
What do you think?
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Comments (4)
Ian Begg8
Marketer, Engineer
Thanks for the comments, as I can see from the great discussion going on in the "Many Members are coming back" article by Philipe, we may yet get to see a lot more characters and interesting stories emerging.
Cheryl Baumgartner12
Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance
We all have interesting stories and I would honestly read someone real life experience rather another piece of ad copy that tells me nothing. I like to get to know people not 'biz ops' just like I want people to get to know me.
That's how I find out how we can network to help each other, not from another piece of copy and paste garbage.
Paula van Dun16
Retired
I agree, every person is unique and interesting. That is why I love social sites, you meet the most interesting people of all sorts of countries and cultures. Great article!
Sean North12
Business
So true Ian and just one more reason to interact and develop relationships with others