We read about this in the local newspaper on Sunday. The people have JOBS that they have to get to ON TIME.
I’m a stay-at-home mom, and I couldn’t stop to listen to a violinist when I’m out, unless he were playing at the library or the Wal-mart. We have to get to gymnastics, Scouts, Sunday School, Scouts, blahblahblah ON TIME, or somebody will call the police to report the abandoned child!
Sad...
I have a job as well, and kids... but even I find time to stop, if only for a minute or two when I find something beautiful. Yea, I’ve been late for a phone call or meeting, or soccer practice.... I’ve been occassionally yelled at for being late because of it.... but so what?
I also don’t use a cell phone other than emergencies, and enjoy being alone with my thoughts... I think many today have no clue how to be comfortable in their own skin. How can they, when they never spend one second truly alone or in silence?