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🌍 Where You Come From Matters β€”and it isn't a place πŸ’«

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A chance encounter on a train becomes a moment to challenge assumptions about nationality and kindness. When an elderly couple attributes my patience to being Canadian, I return to clarify that values, not citizenship, define our interactions with others.
β€’ Reassuring an anxious elderly couple that their pace wasn't inconveniencing me
β€’ Couple assuming my kindness was because I was Canadian
β€’ Returning to explain I'm a dual citizen and my kindness comes from within
β€’ Reflecting on how assumptions rob us of authentic connections
β€’ Understanding that values, not nationality, shape our interactions
β€’ Making choices that create space for reflection and deeper understanding
Remember to live in the moment.
If you are enjoying the show please subscribe, share and review! Word of mouth is incredibly impactful and your support is much appreciated!

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πŸŒŸβœ¨πŸ“š **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** πŸ“šβœ¨πŸŒŸ
Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! πŸŒˆπŸ‘‡
πŸ”— Purchase Your Copy Here: https://a.co/d/2UlsmYC
🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?**
πŸ”— Visit Wide Open Stages https://www.wideopenstages.com

πŸ“Έ **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** @wideopenstages https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/
πŸ’– **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee] https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME
🎡 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**
πŸ”— [Listen on Spotify]
https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg

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Chapters

1. πŸŒ Where You Come From Matters β€”and it isn't a place πŸ’« (00:00:00)

2. Train encounter with elderly couple (00:00:46)

3. Decision to follow inner voice (00:02:09)

4. Clarifying kindness beyond nationality (00:03:52)

5. Values create meaningful connections (00:05:17)

6. Final reflection on authentic presence (00:06:29)

345 episodes

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Manage episode 492362769 series 2953322
Content provided by Lisa Hopkins, Wide Open Stages, Lisa Hopkins, and Wide Open Stages. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Lisa Hopkins, Wide Open Stages, Lisa Hopkins, and Wide Open Stages or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Let us know what you enjoy about the show!

A chance encounter on a train becomes a moment to challenge assumptions about nationality and kindness. When an elderly couple attributes my patience to being Canadian, I return to clarify that values, not citizenship, define our interactions with others.
β€’ Reassuring an anxious elderly couple that their pace wasn't inconveniencing me
β€’ Couple assuming my kindness was because I was Canadian
β€’ Returning to explain I'm a dual citizen and my kindness comes from within
β€’ Reflecting on how assumptions rob us of authentic connections
β€’ Understanding that values, not nationality, shape our interactions
β€’ Making choices that create space for reflection and deeper understanding
Remember to live in the moment.
If you are enjoying the show please subscribe, share and review! Word of mouth is incredibly impactful and your support is much appreciated!

Support the show

πŸŒŸβœ¨πŸ“š **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** πŸ“šβœ¨πŸŒŸ
Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! πŸŒˆπŸ‘‡
πŸ”— Purchase Your Copy Here: https://a.co/d/2UlsmYC
🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?**
πŸ”— Visit Wide Open Stages https://www.wideopenstages.com

πŸ“Έ **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** @wideopenstages https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/
πŸ’– **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee] https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME
🎡 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**
πŸ”— [Listen on Spotify]
https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg

  continue reading

Chapters

1. πŸŒ Where You Come From Matters β€”and it isn't a place πŸ’« (00:00:00)

2. Train encounter with elderly couple (00:00:46)

3. Decision to follow inner voice (00:02:09)

4. Clarifying kindness beyond nationality (00:03:52)

5. Values create meaningful connections (00:05:17)

6. Final reflection on authentic presence (00:06:29)

345 episodes

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