The Value of Making a Connection

I read the following today, and it made me
think about something that I have been told.

Often those I hypnotize appreciate the fact
that I care about them. Care about their
lives. Their finances. Their relationships.
Their...

Not everyone does. Some come with a "do me"
attitude. We can still have fun, we just
don't connect in the same way as those who
actually care that there is a person behind
the voice, and like that I look at things the
same way.

In today's world it is very easy to go through
life without ever having to connect with anyone.
It's amazing that not everything is "self serve,"
but we seem to be inching closer to that as
a possible reality.

I'm not sure it's a good thing, and often it
would seem to be labeled "convenience." However,
for anyone who sees things as I do, you may be
able to relate to this tale:

"Mamie Adams always went to a branch post office
in her town because the postal employees there
were friendly.

She went there to buy stamps just before
Christmas one year and the lines were particularly
long. Someone pointed out that there was no need
to wait on line because there was a stamp machine
in the lobby.

'I know,' said Mamie, 'but the machine won't ask
me about my arthritis.'"

I don't see any attribution with story, but if
someone knows there should be some, please do
let me know.

Be well.