be active: meet a stranger, make a friend
Friendship can be built by two of the most unlikely characters.
Friendship is one of the most beautiful relationships because its bond is based on unconditional love for another human being. We, humans, expand our world in social situations. Even the most timid of us must admit that the addition of another human being to share, to communicate, to bond with is priceless in this life. We typically forget the greatness of meeting a stranger and making a new friend. It is truly one of God’s most wonderful gifts that we oftentimes take for granted. However, SoulPancake (which is one of my new favorite youtube video channels at the moment) cherished this gift through a fun and heartwarming experiment. Read the description below and watch the video. It will surely inspire you to meet a stranger and make a new friend.
“When you’re a kid, you can connect with almost anybody. But as you get older, friendships can be harder to find. SoulPancake built a fun space on a busy street corner where people could take a seat and make a new friend.” (Source)
To learn more about SoulPancake, click HERE.
20 Responses to “be active: meet a stranger, make a friend”
I LOVED this Jolyn! Thank you foi sharing it! I plan to re-blog it right now.
Russ
Great! Thanks for enjoying it and commenting! You should definitely check out some of their other videos on YouTube or OWN’s website. Truly fantastic stuff on there.
I absolutely love this and so glad I found it on your blog. I will need to reblog this and spread the word on such a creative and amazing project. You just never know who you may meet and connect with on a daily basis unless you try!!
Thanks for commenting and sharing this wonderful video with others!
You’re welcome!! It really hit home with me and thought the idea was so wonderful!! I can’t wait to catch up and read more of your blog!
Reblogged this on A Grateful Man and commented:
I loved this post from Jolyn. It is fun and has an important message.
Russ
Reblogged this on A Dog With Fleas and commented:
I loved this so much I needed to reblog it. Just shows how much we may be missing out on by not reaching out to “strangers” who may now become “friends” Found this so inspiring and what a wonderful idea!!
Reblogged this on {PaperKeeper} and commented:
I think this is a beautiful, fabulous concept.
I would sit in the pit…would you? What conversation had the most impact on you?
- Bonnie
Reblogged this on Waiting for the Karma Truck and commented:
How can one not appreciate the wonder of friendship – and consider the possibilities of engaging the child in all of us to reach out as we did then.
Love, love, love this!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
No problem. Thank you for sharing it with more folks!
Reblogged this on Donna & Diablo and commented:
While Beau & Lola Bug are my buddies, I still have room in my heart for more friends. What about you?
Oh my gosh! This is the best thing I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you so much for sharing. How inspiring.
No problem. I’m happy to share great inspiring videos!
You’ve convinced me to get one of those ball pits for my house.
That’s amazing. I’m glad to do that for you.
Reblogged this on stuff i tell my sister and commented:
paula
When you have a few minutes, this is so worth viewing. It is medicine for the soul. Have a great Monday….and be nice to people!
Reblogged this on Spirit and Money Matters and commented:
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing the good in people! Great idea. Great questions, too!
[...] love.” I’ve featured one of their many great videos on this site before in the article, Be Active: Meet A Stranger, Make A Friend but there are so many more goodies on their website. Watch HERE and HERE or start by eating this [...]
[...] 1. meet a stranger, make a friend: Oh how we forget that strangers are only strange to us if we allow them to be in our lives. Typically, we do not really think twice about meeting new people as kids but as we grow up, we become jaded adults, always guarded, always afraid. Perhaps, if there were huge containers of colorful balls everywhere around the world, this world would be a much more friendlier place. If this sounds crazy to you, then perhaps you’ll get it after reading the post. READ HERE [...]