WE HATE THE UNKNOWN; GET TO KNOW YOUR WORLD
Sometimes we hate without reason. I remember I had a neighbour with a massive beard. Very black and shiny. I instantly took a dislike for him. I would avoid him. Cross the street if I saw him coming.
Fate had Blackbeard waiting for me in the bank I had my account in. He said Good Morning Mr. Chandleur. I was surprised he knew my name. He smiled and said, “we are neighbours. I have seen you so many times.”
It was a bad financial time for me. This man for whom I took an instant dislike helped me get my papers together and managed to get me a loan for my failing business. I owe my present financial well being to this man. I have never met a more gentle and kindly man in my life. The beard was just a disguise. It hid his goodness from the world. Maybe if he chopped off his beard he would have looked even worse.
Moral of the story, don’t go by looks! Do say a Hello and see where that leads to. The pandemic has locked us in our minds and made us unsocial. We are afraid of new people. It is time to make new friends.
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