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Have you watched people? Like really looked at them. I am not talking about staring. We don't want to make anyone uncomfortable. Neither am I talking about looking at what they are wearing; clothes, accessories or makeup. Just watch and observe.
In the digitalised age, most of us are glued to our phones or electronic devices. A spare moment here and there, while waiting, travelling or even eating, we immediately whip out our devices and go deep into it. Sometimes we don't even realise what's happening around us.
Just watch. Start with their appearance and how much effort they put into making themselves presentable. Gradually start looking deeper. Is this person a father, a mother, a grandchild, etc. What got them out of the house and where might they be going? How do they live their lives? There must be people around them who love and support them.
Of course we don't need answers for all these questions. It just makes us realise that they, like us are regular normal people. Everyone is trying to live their lives the best way they know and can. We are all different but similar in various aspects. It makes us all unique.
When we start seeing people this way, we start to realise that people do what they do or say because they have their reasons. Something that is right for you and me may not necessarily be right for them. We have opinions and constantly judging everyone and everything but does that make us better than the person sitting next to you on the train. Our perspectives are based on our upbringing, experiences and people around us.
Take a moment to see the beauty in each person.
Start watching.