A conversation with strangers...

I admit I am an observer of people. A voyeur of sorts. A friendly smile, and a notebook and my dark sunglasses worn to protect my vision. I was sitting outside, enjoying the day when this young couple crossed my path. He was desperately trying to take his friend's picture. She was avoiding his lens, even resorting to hitting him. I laughed as I continued to watch this exchange.
So quietly I spoke up, "You should let him take the shot. It would be fabulous if you would allow him to focus in on your eyes." Oh, she protested, at first, but I finally convinced her that she needed to see the beauty he saw in her. Somehow, with those few words I was able to convince them both to pose for me while he took the picture.

I told them both, "With fear, nothing can be created, not even a picture."

When we parted company I was thanked with the following words, "Thank you for teaching us." I smiled and waved back...