Do Not Fear Strangers
An odd sentiment. There is something to be said for being open and assuming people are honest and kind. Having a positive and hopeful attitude. Putting that stuff out into the universe gets you the same in return, in theory. But there is also value in being alert, vigilant, and ready for anything. Especially in a big, somewhat dangerous, unpredictable city like Chicago I find this a little naive. The ideas aren't mutually exclusive I guess, being generous and perceptive, patient and firm, compassionate and protected. It's just difficult. And rare.
"Fear makes strangers of those who would be friends." -Shirley MacLaine
"Fear makes strangers of those who would be friends." -Shirley MacLaine
"It's
good to remember that in crises, natural crises, human beings forget for awhile
their ignorances, their biases, their prejudices. For a little while, neighbors
help neighbors and strangers help strangers." -Maya Angelou
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