I Talk To Strangers

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August 12, 2014 a project of ServiceSpace There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met. - William Butler Yeats - I Talk To Strangers One of the first rules parents often teach their children is "Don't talk to strangers." But Robbie Stokes was determined to flip that old life lesson on its head. So, after quitting his job working in the United States House of Representatives, Stokes, now 26, set out on an ambitious backpacking journey around the world in which his aim was to talk to as many strangers -- people of all ages, races and social backgrounds -- as he could. His ultimate goal? To gain invaluable wisdom, experience and knowledge from everyday people. This compelling video shares more. { read more } Be The Change To learn more about the "I Talk To Strangers" movement or follow the tour, check out Robbie Stokes' website. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News No Greater Joy: Photos from Around the World 24 Acts of Kindness To Restore Faith In Humanity Ten Things You Might Not Know About Love The College Course That's Changing Lives The Difference Between Listening & Hearing Building A Regret Free Life 6 Habits of Highly Grateful People Maya Angelou On Resilience and Children DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 148,403 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More