I am finding my place in a new way.
It is not by doing things.
It is by observing things.
I am in a new place where my role is mostly observation.
I have a little bit of interaction here and there, but mostly, I observe.
I notice the feelings in the interactions around me.
There is no competition or comparison.
People generally seem to be comfortable with who and where they are.
Compared to where I have been living, there is a real lack of tension and fear and anger.
It is something quite real, in the air, in the gentle camaraderie around me.
People are trusted and treated with consideration.
I am obviously a tourist and often help is volunteered.
People are busy and engaged and very willing to help.
There is an efficiency, almost an abruptness, which is just a characteristic style of interacting.
I have a feeling also of being observed, but not criticized.
I often receive direct, compassionate help.
I like the feeling here.
I like how people treat each other.
I like fitting in, even temporarily, in this place.
© 2019 Kathryn Hardage
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