12-26-2014, 10:18 AM
Southernmost, I was talking about ALL of us, not you in particular.
I agree, meeting people face to face and seeing their humanity in the flesh can make all the difference in the world. When someone shows you a kindness and you return that kindness, it's much easier to look past each others' differences, even appreciate them. I went to Japan 28 years ago filled with prejudice, stereotypes and misconceptions. I left ten years later with a Japanese wife, some of the best friends anyone could ask for, and a better understanding of my own culture.
Living in Hawaii has been a similar experience. The friendships we've made here are far more valuable than any material possession we have. (That's how I'm rationalizing my move here and I'm sticking to it.)
Hope we get to meet one day, Southernmost.
I agree, meeting people face to face and seeing their humanity in the flesh can make all the difference in the world. When someone shows you a kindness and you return that kindness, it's much easier to look past each others' differences, even appreciate them. I went to Japan 28 years ago filled with prejudice, stereotypes and misconceptions. I left ten years later with a Japanese wife, some of the best friends anyone could ask for, and a better understanding of my own culture.
Living in Hawaii has been a similar experience. The friendships we've made here are far more valuable than any material possession we have. (That's how I'm rationalizing my move here and I'm sticking to it.)
Hope we get to meet one day, Southernmost.
Tim
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius