I’m a waver! And I have found that there are actually times that people don’t like to wave back and other times when my kids tell me that I’ve totally embarrassed them for asking “that” question to a random stranger, but, all in all, it has served me well. I sometimes need to be a bit more self reliant—but I think I will always resist asking SIri for directions when there is a person I could turn to instead. Whatever the case, being the person who is there for others in a similar situation is the most important takeaway! Thanks, Rabbi Penina, for being that person at a key time of my life!
I am so happy that I could be! I think you are correct that there are many times people do not appreciate having to talk to others, like perhaps on a train/plane etc. But others totally love it. I may not always like to talk but I make an effort to greet everyone with a pleasant face. This should have been in my post: Pirkei Avot 1:15: "Shammai would say: Make your Torah study a permanent fixture in your life. Say little and do much. And receive each person with a pleasant countenance." At the very least, we can do that for each other.
So powerful and helpful for those of us who are extroverted to understand. Always here to wave back to you and proud of you for what you are doing!
Thank you for reading and for your encouragement!
I’m a waver! And I have found that there are actually times that people don’t like to wave back and other times when my kids tell me that I’ve totally embarrassed them for asking “that” question to a random stranger, but, all in all, it has served me well. I sometimes need to be a bit more self reliant—but I think I will always resist asking SIri for directions when there is a person I could turn to instead. Whatever the case, being the person who is there for others in a similar situation is the most important takeaway! Thanks, Rabbi Penina, for being that person at a key time of my life!
I am so happy that I could be! I think you are correct that there are many times people do not appreciate having to talk to others, like perhaps on a train/plane etc. But others totally love it. I may not always like to talk but I make an effort to greet everyone with a pleasant face. This should have been in my post: Pirkei Avot 1:15: "Shammai would say: Make your Torah study a permanent fixture in your life. Say little and do much. And receive each person with a pleasant countenance." At the very least, we can do that for each other.