Kindness of Strangers

 Stranger danger is certainly a real thing. For the most part we keep to ourselves out in public and we definitely encourage our kids to play it safe. Don't talk to adults you don't know, don't accept candy, don't help someone find their lost dog, and for heaven's sake don't get into a vehicle regardless of the "bait" or perceived "reward". However that is a sad reality especially since most people are not out to kidnap or otherwise cause you harm. Plus we, as humans, cannot help but interact in public spaces often which can make complete avoidance of one another challenging. Add to the mix, a public form of transportation like the New York Subway system where passengers are forced, at least from one stop to another, to ride together in tight quarters.

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That is the scene for this specific heartwarming story as two passengers, one an adult and the other a young boy, ended up sitting next to one another during their daily commute. The adult with headphones in and laser focus on his phone hardly noticed the kid next to him at first but the kid was very interested in the content he was seeing and could not hide his curiosity. Initially the man notices the young boy peaking at his screen and just shrugs it off, probably not wanting to interact with someone else's child. But the exuberance and contained excitement that the child was clearly holding back became so obvious that the man surrendered his phone, allowing the little boy to interact with the media directly.

We have no idea if it was a game, an interesting video, movie, or even music but it captivated the young man and when his stranger friend handed over the reigns and allowed him to be in the drivers seat, he was elated. Thankfully the entire exchange was witnessed and caught on video by a fellow passenger who must have been heartwarmingly captivated by the sequence of events. As such, you can enjoy the entirety of this event below and let it serve as a reminder, that people need other people. Trust needs to be earned and diligence in being safe is important. But don't let it stop you from loving others, interacting, and sharing even small moments like these.

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