Yesterday, on the hottest day of the
year so far, I was in London and experienced the full force of a city in the summer.
The old buildings radiated the heat and the modern air conditioning insulated
those inside from the reality around them. People seemed to be more relaxed
than normal. Every day our lives are made of may thousands of small of details,
most of which we miss.
Today, hundreds or perhaps thousands of people will pass
through the edges of our lives. They will stand next to us in queues, follow us
down the street or ask for directions. These interactions are at the very edge
of probability but they happen every day. They only feel routine because we
don't pay attention to the details.
What if every time we interacted with a new
person we thought "help this person". This thought will cause us to
notice these “edge” events and will change our view of the world. It will bring
us face to face with humanity, transforming routine into a splendid life filled
with rich detail.
Please share your "edge" encounters by commenting on this blog.
