Affirmation for August 26, 2011: Strangers are No Strangers
He wanted them to meet as the completest of strangers — strangers-across-the-seas — all the more strangers because they knew each other already. He wanted them to meet far from their friends and relatives — in a place without a past, without history, free, really free, two people coming together with the utter freedom of strangers.- Amitav Ghosh
Thought of the Day:
It seems all of us were strangers to one another at one point and in that common feeling, we were able to establish a friendship and create the relationships that we have today. It's hard to believe at times, but people do share a common ground even in the idea of having no common ground at all. These similar feelings seem to tie us together and create an environment where getting along and being able to talk to each other becomes less and less intimidating.
Whether it's a person on the streets or a new neighbor, lend out a friendly hand. You never know, the two of you may become the best of friends.
Have a Great Day!
TeamDS
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Thought of the Day:
It seems all of us were strangers to one another at one point and in that common feeling, we were able to establish a friendship and create the relationships that we have today. It's hard to believe at times, but people do share a common ground even in the idea of having no common ground at all. These similar feelings seem to tie us together and create an environment where getting along and being able to talk to each other becomes less and less intimidating.
Whether it's a person on the streets or a new neighbor, lend out a friendly hand. You never know, the two of you may become the best of friends.
Have a Great Day!
TeamDS
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Time to vote! 10 Haiku finalists have been picked-- visit the voting page to comment on the one you like the best. The winner will win a free Special Edition DailyStrength Affirmation T-Shirt with their poem on it.
Remember, you can also receive DailyStrength updates by following us on Twitter and Facebook.
Replies
I lived over seas both in Europe a short time and a long time of ten years in S E Asia where I & my family learned the language, adapted the culture, and ate their food. We first met as strangers, then became friends till in the hundreds. East & West did meet across the ocean wide--I met you my friend on the other side.
This was so absolutely dead on to how I feel. I think strangers make amazing suppporters. Thanks for sharing this! I needed this today.