Coffee and doughnuts. Wednesday January 18, 2012

For the last few months I've frequently nodded and said hello to a gentleman who's often in 'my' coffee shop in the mornings.

After exchanging the odd word here and there, I knew just a little about him - all I thought I needed to, perhaps.

But the other day something triggered him to be more talkative so we ended up having quite a conversation.

He wanted to know what I did for a living, so I told him about Moodscope. In return I discovered that he sells doughnuts.

(I guess this means he's in the hole-sale business.)

Then (the tricky bit) we did that thing where you ask one another what your name is. Why is this so difficult when it's been quite a while since you've known someone on a casual but no-names basis?

Anyway the result was a connection made, and a small boost for both of us.

I've no doubt there are people like this in your life too. Maybe you acknowledge one other but have never really spoken properly?

So why not step a little outside your comfort zone next time your paths cross, therefore?

Strike up a conversation. Find out their name. Tell them yours.

It's the little connections which can make life the rich tapestry it has the potential to be.

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