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July 29, 2005
The World Does Revolve Around Me
Have you ever looked into the eyes of a stranger? The faces, the expressions? Have you ever wondered what they are thinking at those times that seem so mundane such as waiting for the train at 6am?
Everyone is thinking something different. Perhaps about you? Most likely something unrelated to anything you could be thinking.
Truth is, we dont always realize that people are living their own lives. The world is revolving around them and in their mind it should be.
This thought came upon me this morning as I was walking to work. There is a woman standing on the street with about 10 small pieces of luggage. Next to her is an older man, perhaps her father. They are trying to supervise the guy who drives the shuttle, telling him how to put the luggage in.
Another woman stands in the doorway, obviously looking to stand out of sight yet stay involved. She is also supervising.
These people have np idea that Im walking. They are going about their lives as if I dont exist at all. In their world I dont and when my walk is interupted by a sudden turn by the older man, my interuption becomes his. Its all about him.
This got me thinking while waiting for the train. Everyone waiting, watching the new people walk down the stairs, judging how they look, how they dress, and who they are.
Some are wondering when the next train will arrive, or will they get to work on time. Some are thinking about family and friends. Their family and friends. Things that have nothing to do with us.
The world is their oyster and I am just a grain of sand. I wave to an oyster I know as I walk into work.
Posted by Des at July 29, 2005 05:00 PM
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