One good thing that came out of this wee encounter is that now I'm ready to be the first one to smile and nod my head, rather than waiting for greeting and/or acknowledgement from the other person. Because everyone in our neighbourhood comes from different ethnic and cultural background, I tend to err on the side of caution, not sure what the customs are. But I decided to stop that, and just be me...I like to smile and acknowledge people when we pass on the street, so that's what I'm doing now. Another baby step out of the darkness of fear & anxiety into the light of just living who I want to be...that Allowing stuff DOES help and is making a difference.
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When you don't like a thing, change it.
If you can't change it, change the way you think about it.

(Maya Angelou)