Be of Service to Make New Friends
Sometimes, when you move to another culture, you will experience a loss of connection to the culture, and the people around you. This can leave you feeling isolated and lonely, especially if you haven’t been able to make new friends.
One way you can help reconnect to others is by doing something special for someone you don’t know. The other day, I went to Coney Island, outside Manhattan. While there, I won several stuffed animals by winning a bunch of the games there. On the subway ride back home, a small girl of about 3, and her parents, sat behind me. I turned around and asked her parents if she might like to have some stuffed animals. They graciously accepted, and I handed over 2 of them. This little girl hugged and hugged them, it really touched my heart. It was a bit like Christmas morning, she absolutely loved the animals, and it made me feel like I had given my prized puppy to a really good home.
A couple nearby noticed what I had done, and complimented me on my actions. I was overwhelmed with sentiment, and almost cried. Something so simple had brought about such touching emotion, and connection, with people I didn’t know.
So, I pass this along to you – if you’re feeling lonely and isolated wherever you have relocated, try doing a random act of kindness – actually look out for anyone you might help. You could hold a door open for someone, help someone carry a heavy bag to their car, give something away….however you envision serving others.
* For more ideas on making new friends, click here! *
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