Walkin' on a city street who would think you could ever be touched By a total stranger, not me But when you came up to me that day and I listened to your story It reminded me so much of myself It wasn't what you said but the way it felt to me About a search and a journey just like mine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker finds connection with a stranger because their story mirrors their own life journey.
- In plain terms
- Meeting a stranger reminded me of my own journey and struggles.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared human experiences create deep connections with strangers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is a stranger who changed you?
Another view
Assumes shared experiences are universal.
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