The Lawyer, His Unlikely New Friend & Their Co-Creation
From Daily Good
The following story is a great example of ending separation and could only happen if we see others as extensions of ourselves which, of course, they truly are.
A hidden connection is stronger than an obvious one. –Heraclitus
Inspiration of the Day:
They met on Boston Common — two men with little in common. One a well-heeled, high-powered attorney, the other a street-schooled, often ignored homeless person. But every morning they would cross paths here in the park and over the course of several months, actually became good friends. How did that happen? You’d think after the weather and box scores they’d run out of things to talk about. And indeed, they did run out. “So I gave Robert a copy of a book I really loved called ‘Water for Elephants’ and we would talk about that,” Peter said. Discussing the book became their way of connecting, and it didn’t stop there. “It occurred to us that there was an interest out here that could draw people together,” Peter said. About a year ago, Peter and Ron started the Homeless Book Club. (more)
- Posted on August 30, 2009 in Community, compassion in action, Emerging Trends, Good News, Sageing, Signs of the Times, Sustainability |
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