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

Author
Lisa Hopkins, Wide Open Stages
Published
Thu 03 Jul 2025
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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

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