Escape

The first thing I decided when I began walking was I would not listen to any music. I wanted to use this opportunity to listen to nature's music. I wanted to observe people's actions, learn a thing or two from my surroundings. I also wanted to be polite. I tend to use technology as an escape, a way to not have to interact with people. I believe many of us do the exact same thing.

On my walk today I noticed everyone I came across had headphones. Which is fine, but I realize why they have them on. Whenever I came across someone I smiled at them and said good morning as loud as I could. Some people I even waived to but they were in the "zone" and practically ignored me. Many of they I know saw me a mile away and many even locked eyes with me, but they had a headphone so they were exempt from any courtesy.

We do the same with our cell phones. I dare anyone especially of my generation to go into a room of people they do not know and wait for an event to start without fidgeting and looking for a cell phone. Technology is great but let's not use it as a means to fix our shyness or fear of people. Let's just say good morning/afternoon/evening and see what comes of it.