Kindness vs Blindness of Strangers

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

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“Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.” ~ H. Jackson Brown Jr.

The Kindness of Strangers versus the Blindness of Strangers

This title is something I heard on a ‘social experiment’ program. I’ve seen a few episodes over the last month. Actors set the scene and hidden cameras observe how people react to uncomfortable (or downright…

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My dear friend Gina has created another masterpiece and I loved it so much that I wanted to share it with you, dear readers! Russ

About russtowne

My wife and I have been married for over 33 years. We have 3 adult children and recently became grandparents for the first time, with a second one on the way! I founded, own, and operate an investment management and advisory firm. My wife is a Special Ed teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. In addition to our family and friends and my profession, my passions include writing poetry, song lyrics, and non-fiction short stories; tending a fern garden and small redwood grove on our property, hiking in ancient old-growth redwood forests, and watching old movie classics.
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10 Responses to Kindness vs Blindness of Strangers

  1. joannerambling says:
    August 5, 2012 at 12:15 am

    This was great thanks for reblogging it, I loved it and this woman is often kind to strangers when I see a person in distress I want to step in and offer comfort…….

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  2. thoughtsfromanamericanwoman says:
    August 5, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Very inspiring to do something the next I need to step up…offers me courage to get out of my shell. Blessings ~ Patty

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    • russtowne says:
      August 5, 2012 at 7:05 pm

      Thank you, Patty. I like how it also included ways to protect oneself while helping others such as standing a bit away from a lost child–especially for men–and not moving them that let’s everyone know that you aren’t a threat to the child and are trying to help. The woman who refused to let the man walk away with the child is a big hero to me. The man was big and it took courage on her part. Good for her! I think most people–including those would nefarious intent–would have backed down in the face of her persistence.

      Russ

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  3. bigsmileu1 says:
    August 5, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    I am honored to nominate you for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award! Please pick-up your award at http://www.grandmothermusings.com . Copy and Paste the Award to your blog and follow the rules of acceptance. I wish you many blessings. Congratulations!! 

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  4. Gina's Professions for PEACE says:
    August 9, 2012 at 12:31 am

    As you know from my questions of your excellent time-management skills, my own sometimes suffer and I apologize for allowing days to pass before coming here to heartily thank you for kindly reblogging this post, and your kind words with it. You are such a lovely light in my life!
    With so much love and gratitude, Gina

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