Hello, stranger. In this Nugget we explore the lost art of talking to strangers — from park benches and airplane aisles to a certain English bulldog named Caesar who turns heads (and starts conversations).
We open with Walt Whitman, beautifully read by Sir Kenneth Branagh, and ask why we look down, plug in, and pass by when what we really crave is connection.
We share simple “entry tickets” (a sincere compliment or a curious question), how to read the room like a great taxi driver, and why escaping our echo chambers helps us grow.
We spotlight Norway’s Generation M, pairing young people with elders for real, meaningful chats.
And we close with Ram Dass’ line that says it all: “We’re all just walking each other home.”
Try the mini-challenge: notice one person today and offer a moment of connection — not perfect, just human.
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