I was crying in public and a guy walking past me made eye contact then stopped and stood beside me, I assumed he was also waiting for the train. After a few minutes he asked if I was okay and I said yes. And he was like “if it’s okay I will just wait here with you in case you need someone to talk to” and that made me cry even more. Eventually I pulled myself together and he left. That meant a lot to me. My family doesn’t care much about me or when I’m feeling down, so when I struggle, I struggle alone but seeing a complete stranger actually offering to listen to me made me feel less alone and valuable. I’ll never forget that.
You dont have to struggle alone, there are plenty of good people like this man willing to offer a smile or a talk. You can write me whenever you want. From the small and beautiful 🇺🇾
@ayla8345 I know you probably hear this a lot, "you're not alone" Yes, I know you are alone at the moment...you really so alone and I feel you but at the same time...good ppl do exist and this channel and Thoraya is showing us. We really aren't alone. I had this conversation with the closest ppl in my life. "it hurts that strangers can see me and feel me more than you do" .... I cannot tell you how much i feel you. Virtual HUG 🤗
I’m in the same boat, my family doesn’t care for me or my feelings. That stranger who did that for you is what gives me hope in humanity. I hope you’re ok today ❤
On a short haul flight, a young man around mid twenties sat in a seat beside me. I don’t normally chat on flights but he seemed really anxious so I thought maybe talking might ease/distract him. We had a great chat. After some time, he admitted he never flew but was heading west for a final visit with family members. Turns out he had terminal cancer. I helped him find his next gate, he thanked me and asked for a hug. I still tear up to this day when I think about him. What a kind soul. He will impact my life forever.
Well I somehow made it through the video without crying but your comment got me. Thank you for being so sweet to him. I’ve never been on a plane and the thought of navigating an airport brings me SO much anxiety. Being alone, on a plane for the first time, AND dealing with terminal cancer must have been incredibly difficult and I’m so happy you were there for him. Thank you again.
Im a very anxious flyer as well, on a flight a few years ago I was having a very bad time, and couldnt even sit with my wife because of southwests stupid policies, and two ladies sitting beside me kept me distracted for the most part, and its become a core memory, I was very grateful for it, and Im sure hes eternally grateful to you
@michelleboyer3783 don't regret it. It was meant to be that way. I'm absolutely positive you made the same impact and sometimes, it's only supposed to be in that moment.
Devinity in human form I live in London (UK). I used to work in a shop on Kensington high street. It was a very hot summer’s day. I was on my lunch break and was walking to a shop (M&S) near by to buy lunch. Walking to the shop, I walked by this homeless young woman. She was sitting cross legged, hunched over to the degree that her forehead was resting on the hot pavement. When I came back from the shop she was still in the same position. I bought lunch and a big cold water bottle. I just felt really worried for this young woman because she seemed to have passed out. I tried to talk to her but she didn't respond. I touched her back gently to get a response and for a little bit I continued to gently wake her. I was about give up and call an ambulance and all of sudden she woke up. This is about 7/8 years ago and I still remember. This women looked like she was possibly on drugs and overdosed. She woke up with the biggest smile on her face and had I this transcended experience! It was as if I was looking into GOD’s eyes and I was experiencing the divine in human form. It was such a profound experience! At the time I was doing yoga & meditation daily and I felt this heightened my perceptions.
@@Hoaxe72 yes…. it’s just very strange because I did comment a crying laughing emoji but on a short video that was not even Thoraya’s. I do not understand how I comment on another creators short and my comment ends up on a whole different video under a comment section?! That does not make any sense to me as to how that happens. RUclips must really be bugging.
The last woman was speaking to the soul of Thoraya. How amazing it is that you got to meet your soul/older self in physical form. It was no coincidence that on your last day filming in Balboa Park, you got to meet her.
I will never forget the stranger I met at a pharmacy in 2019. I was a freshman in college and had just been violently sexually assaulted. I went to buy Plan B with the last 60ish dollars in my bank account. The woman behind me in line insisted on paying for it for me no matter how much I protested. I think she could just tell by my injuries that I'd been through something terrible. That small gesture absolutely broke me and healed me all at once and I will never forget her.
Thank you for sharing that, you dear stranger. I sincerely hope you’re in a better place now; I’m more sorry than i can tell you had to go through that. You’re a beautiful soul for sharing that🤍 Wish you all the best in the world and physical as well as emotional healing too :) Thanks again
The guy who couldn’t pay for a $10 meal. It says a lot about him wanting to still take his gf out and a lot about her for having stayed with him regardless of his financial status. Those kinds of people are special. I hope they have many more years together
I have 3 in mind. I was a teenager and a drug addict living from one couch to the next. This one day I was using in a laundry mat. It was below 15 outside. This homeless man was there. He gave me his gloves because I didn't have any. He was such a nice man. I'll always remember him. Another person I remember. I was sitting against a building and a man came up(I wasn't begging for money) and gave me 20 dollars. And asked me how I got to this situation and about my story. He sat down and listened. Another man allowed me to sleep on his couch. I didn't have a place to sleep that night and was below 0. His lady roommate when I was sleeping came up to me to pull my blanket back up over me when it fell on the floor. They have me cereal the next day before I left. This April I'll be 10 years clean. I remember all those nice people. I'm grateful for them. And yes I don't recommend going into strangers houses I also been in bad situations because of it.
I'm sure the last sweet lady will be the stranger that you'll always remember ❤ She really has a bright light and a very beautiful soul... I wish more people could be like her 🙏🏻
1. OMG what a beautiful soul, both you and that wonderful lady. Wow! 2. I have anxiety. I had to travel by myself to bury my mother four years ago. I was in the Atlanta airport, going through security. It was a madhouse. everyone is in a rush, the TSA agents are barking orders. I was going as fast as I could, but was on the verge of tears. It was so chaotic, the yelling, the banging of trays on the wheeled counter...it was all I could do to keep myself from finding a corner and curling up in the fetal position. God, I missed my husband. He's the one who keeps me in balance in situations like this. I finally made it through the chaos and sat on a bench to put my shoes on and the tears just spilled out of my eyes. It wasn't an ugly cry, just silent tears. A pudgy, white-haired older woman sat next to me. After a minute or so she handed me a tissue and took my hand. She didn't say a word, just sat there holding space. A few minutes went by and I stopped crying. She turned to me and said, "When you're ready, just let me know." I think we sat there for a good 10 minutes. She didn't ask any questions or try to cheer me up, she just sat there, holding my hand, waiting. When I was ready to go, I thanked her and asked for her name,"Marilyn," she said, with a gleam in her eye. My mother's name was Marilyn.
Thank you so much, dear stranger for sharing something so genuinely personal. I can’t begin to think what that experience holds for you in your heart. I’m really sorry for your loss; I’ve a feeling your mother is smiling down at you from somewhere above. I wish you peace in your anxiety🤍. I thought what is that one thing i wish i had when i was anxious, and came up with something as simple as peace. Wish you the best in your life, dearest stranger✨ Thanks again
The lady in the purple hat reminds me of my dad. He wrote a poem about nodding at a deer in the forest and not taking offense that the deer ignored him. It's a beautiful poem, I'm dulling it by giving the jist, but it's always stuck with me when I smile at a stranger. Sometimes you can see the effect, that you were just what that person needed today, and sometimes it feels good to do even if they don't respond in kind.
I remember this girl I interacted with in Seoul, during a trip around Asia on December last year. It was a rainy, cold, grim day. For sure not the best weather to walk around the city. So I said, "ok, whatever, let's borrow an umbrella from the hotel and start walking around". So I walked a little bit around the area where the hotel was, before hoping on a tour bus. So I hop in, then on the next stop she hopped in. We were on the second floor of this double decked bus. She spoke to me, she asked me first where I was from, and how long have I been in South Korea. I remember her telling me that she was born in the US from Korean parents and that she's never been before in the country (of course her English was perfect). The funny thing was that we talked on an empty city tour bus! It was just the two of us and her little sister. I remember her carrying a pro camera, taking photos of the city by night - the neon signs, the traffic lights, the buildings et cetera. The short time we shared/spent on that bus around Seoul is one of the nicest memories I carry with me from that trip around Asia.
there is one old man that i used to meet when i was going to work every morning. i was going downhill in my narrow street and he was going up with basic groceries, bread, newspaper, milk... we'd look at each other from distance, he had a really kind face, like you could tell he was a kind man. whenever we got closer he'd look down and avoid contact. so did i for a while. then one morning i decided i'd greet him. and i said good morning while he was looking down. he didn't respond or look up. it was a bit awkward. i was like maybe he didn't hear it. so i went on saying good morning the next day. again he didn't respond or look at me. normally i'd give up but in this case i just decided i will keep on wishing him good morning till he starts saying it back. and every morning i'd say it a bit louder and with a larger smile on my face. till one day he looked up, smiled and said good morning back. it made me so happy. and whenever we met after that day we smiled from afar when we saw each other and said a happy good morning. i think he's my stranger. i moved so i didn't see him for a while now. hope he's doing well.
I remember the first guy I spoke to when I arrived in London from France. I could barely speak english. I asked for directions outside Brixton station as I didn't have internet on my phone, I expected him to ignore me but he stopped, picked up his phone, searched on google map and let me take a picture of it while explaining me the way to go in details, as slowly as possible for me to understand. His help at the very beginning of my trip made me feel instantly good in England.
It is interesting. It's because something similar to this I have a very good memory from Vienna. People on street can be awesome! Beside my English is just a B1/B2...
Euh je suis française et le premier endroit où je me suis rendue à Londres c'était à Brixton.. et je savais à peine parler anglais And someone helped me too for the directions 😮
This concept of "one stranger you recall" makes me realize that kindness matters and it's commendable to continue to be always kind to all people because it definitely makes a difference whether you know it or not. The act of kindness itself is rewarding even though you may not stick around to see through its benefits.
“Well then you just cry. It’s okay.” ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thoraya, the camera was on her (purple hat lady with amazingly welcoming eyes)but this segment was all yours. So beautiful! So so beautiful. This stranger has a light that is beyond description.❤
I was probably 18 and went to our local deli restaurant waiting for my to go order, when I noticed a little old lady sitting waiting to be seated. I figured she was meeting friends. They called her name rose table for one. For some reason I jumped up and asked if she wanted company, she said that would be lovely. So I told the front desk I would be eating my food there. We started chatting about little things then when the check was about to come. She said " you know my husband and I would come here every Wednesday for lunch, I just buried him last week." " I made myself come here knowing I would be eating alone, but my husband must have sent you for me." She then pulled out a big picture of him saying it was their last picture taken together when they were on a cruise. Tears were streaming down my face. I paid for her bill, we walked out and I never saw her again. I remember I was in a rush that day, and I still wonder why I had such a strong sense to not have this lady eat lunch alone. We had such a great time together talking, and it wasn't awkward or any uncomfortable silences. I think of rose often. She has probably passed now and is with her husband. It was a moment and feeling I won't ever forget. That voice or sixth sense inside you to do or not do something pulled me to her that day.
"There is plenty of yeses out there for you" I'm bawling my eyes out. Ive been wanting to start a similar channel in my country and have been making excuses why it wont work.... I think I got a YES from this lady. Thanks Thoraya for your stories and love . I am sure your next location will bring you even more love and joy!!
Could I be a stranger you remember? I was a tourist you asked a question on day 23 and in return we asked you "what's your deepest secret" and you were kind enough to share it with us Never forgot that moment and I've been following you ever since
Oh myyy... Yes! Of course I remember!!! You were with a group of friends next to the fountain at Balboa Park. That was the first month of me starting my channel and you asking me that question inspired my secret series. When people ask me how I came up with the secret series, I tell them about how a stranger asked me to share mine and I was too afraid to answer on camera... so I thought of a way for people to do it sort of anonymously. Thank you for leaving a comment. I think of that moment often
This lady in purple.., she's such a deep n pure soul ...i mean look at her eyes they shine so beautifully.....you know when they say your eyes are windows to your soul....
I'm a mess because this topic is also super important to me!! I've made it my point since I was 12 years old to always try and see people, smile and/or give a stranger a compliment because you truly never know who needs it most!
I try to do that too. I've been very socially anxious since maybe early middle school. I'm almost 17 now, and I also try to make a point to compliment at least 1 stranger when the opportunity arises, not only could it help someone that needs it but it also pushes me out of my comfort zone of being afraid to talk to people. Sometimes even just a simple compliment can lead to friendships too and I like taking that chance.
it was during the pandemic. i was mostly alone, didnt talk to anyone and i became incredible lonely. out of the blue there was this woman that i met while playing online and we just talked.....for hours. it felt so good to just have someone to talk to. i owe her a lot
The nurse that discharged me from the psych ward had told me that my soul was too bright to fade away so soon. Man I wish I could show her how much I’ve improved
The lady with the purple hat is so beautiful. Her eyes are so full of wisdom and she's got such grace and depth. Quite a presence. I needed that today❤🥺
I was going somewhere on a subway by myself in a big city, and had just had a very bad fight with my fiance at the time. We were on the brink of breaking up a 4-year relationship. I had no one to talk to for consolation and it hurt like hell. I grew up with a very toxic family, with a narcissistic mother, an alcoholic and absentee father who divorced during my teen years, and a physically abusive brother I later estranged from. I eventually became strong enough to run away from home and move to the opposite side of the country to free myself and start my life over. So I didn't know how it felt to turn to family in such difficult times. Life taught me to be tough but when it came to knowing how it felt to have a family,, my fiance and his family were the closest thing I got. I couldn't hold my tears back knowing I was about to lose him too, and just burst out crying. There was this guy in his early 30s or so, sitting in front of me and bopping his head to some hip hop beat I could hear through his headphones. I didn't make much eye contact with him at all; I was lost in my own world. He was on the ride with me maybe about 15 min or so. When his stop came, just before he exited, he walked over and handed me a piece of white paper and left for his exit without saying a single word. Immediately I thought: "Are you kidding me? You see me crying and you want to slip me your number before you leave?" But he had the sweetest message instead: "I hope whatever you're going through gets better for you." And he had drawn a heart next to the message. No name or digits left, no sleazy comments. I just burst out and started crying. That man was an Earth Angel and his message gave me so much comfort and peace. It meant the world to me that a complete stranger would show so much kindness and compassion at such a painful time in my life without any strings attached. Whoever you are, wherever you are, thank you so so much for being there when my family never was. You made such a positive impact on me! I'll never forget your kindness and simple gestures that day, which revealed what a beautiful heart you have ❤
There was one time I was walking some packages back to my dorm across the college campus. It was between classes, and I was struggling to move em. Some senior came up to me and offered to help me move them, and I accepted gratefully. We chatted as we walked, and once I arrived, we said goodbye. I didn’t catch his name, and I never saw him, or even heard of him, again. It’s something so simple, so seemingly inconsequential, yet I feel that the fact it’s stuck in my mind all this time just goes to show how important simple acts of kindness can be. That’s just my perspective, though
this reminds me of the time where i saw a homeless lady dragging her bags across a long thin sidewalk. she would drag one, then stop and go back to drag the other. i was going to my friends house after school on my skateboard, i noticed that she still had a long way to go so i helped her carry her bag as far as i could until i reached my friends neighborhood. i wonder if she ever thinks about that one time like you do
It's beautiful! Hearing you say "I already got rejected by 5 people" to me shows that being kind is possible for everyone, but proactively sharing kindness takes also some effort - and in the end it will always pay out! You can only meet such a beautiful human as the last lady, when you get out there and be true to what you want to do :)
15:00 Claim what a bright light you have. I lost it. That was so powerful. There are plenty of yeses out there for you. She's so right about you Thoraya. ❤
"Nodding at Strangers"...what a lovely story concept. And oh my!...you met wisdom and grace, and it was beautiful to watch. On another note....the young man who said his father was the stranger he remembers just made my heart hurt for him. He deserved better.
This is so beautiful. You've been filming in Balboa Park for five years, an old lady has been coming to the park consistently for five years, yet you only ever meet up on your last day. I think there's something greater to that ♥
"You bring your light with you." 😭 To Thoraya and Everyone out here, cherish, cultivate, and share this light. Thank you for making my heart smile. God Bless.
I could talk to the last woman all day. What a sweet soul. You were meant to meet her and what a beautiful message for all of us to hear. Thank you for this content. That woman is your soul sister!
The lady in the purple hat is the kind of people that make us smile in the middle of the worst day. I’m happy I got to see and listen to this beautiful soul.
The first man made me tear up and the last lady.. I could just feel her presence through the screen the second I saw her face. I really love your content Thoraya. 💚
I was working back in 2015 at a local health foods store as a grocery clerk. It was summer and it was a Saturday morning. I was in a particularly good mood because it was a beautiful day, and being happy made the shift go by better. A couple came through the aisle with their groceries and the woman just stopped and stared at me saying, ‘wow. You are just beautiful. Glowing! Why are you working here?’ I laughed because I had never had that reaction from a stranger before. She went on to say she was serious and said I had a glow about me and I could be doing anything with my life! I started to blush at that point and other employees were stopping and staring at our interaction. She went on complimenting me for another minute saying she’s never seen a grocery clerk so full of life and she told me to never loose my sparkle. Anyways, I will never forget that encounter and how genuine her reaction was to me. She made me feel like I was a celebrity working in a grocery store ha! 😂❤
Gosh that lady in the purple hat, such a beautiful women inside and out. So utterly special, thank you for sharing. She is so wise, so loving, so pure, the world needed to hear her 🤍
I am a 40 year old man living in the Indianapolis area, and I identify SO strongly with the beautiful soul in the purple hat. Everyday on my walk, or run, I go out of my way to smile/wave at everyone on the trail. Lots of people tell me it's "weird" but I see it as this... You never know when your smile can touch someone's soul, and completely change the path of their day. Smiling or waving at someone is genuinely one of the most simple things we can do. It makes me so happy when I get a smile/wave back. No words exchanged.... Just kindness and love.
You have the most amazing channel. I honestly hope that you never stop doing what you do. You have the most beautiful heart. I have had to overcome a lot of loss in my life. Something about your videos gives me such a boost in my spirit
Wish you lots of strength, dear stranger; may you get to see so many beautiful happy things in life. I genuinely related to you saying how you’ve seen loss and how Thoraya’s content warms/boosts your soul. I’m really sorry for your loss🤍. My sincere regards
That last lady was so lovely! Her light shines even through screens ✨️ I'm bawling my eyes out like damn the connection you guys shared was so beautiful ❤
You are giving a voice to those who suffer in silence and want to rejoice to heaven! May God continue to bless your talent and work for it blesses us ALL!!!
I am in my mid-30's. I was raised in San Diego, a privelage in and of itself, and there are two places I dearly miss. The tide pools at Cabrillo Monument and Balboa Park. And Balboa Park really truly is something special. I haven't seen that park in 17 years and I was emotional for you! What a gift to run into her on your last day of filming at this location
Wow, I def got emotional along with Thoraya over this being her last video in Balboa Park. A huge chapter comes to an end, but so many stories and memories live on. What a truly beautiful video.
An elderly Creole man on a Gray Hound bus. I was 16, first trip alone to visit my sister. He noticed the creep that was eyeing me in the terminal, who then sat in the seat beside me once on the bus. That man came to my seat, inside by the window, creep in isle seat...... he was probably in his early 70's, he stared creep right in the eyes as he reached his hand across creep, and asked me to come sit with him. I did, as the creep had made me very uncomfortable since the terminal... with his never ending stare, and then horrors he sat next to me. it was a great ride.... he told me stories of his life on the bayou..... I remember asking him to speak slower, as I could understand him better and if I could also watch him speak..... I do not remember his name... but I will always remember him. I am now 61.
This is such a fascinating concept for a RUclips channel. These extreme long lens closeups of people really make you find something charming looking about each person. Then to hear such personal stories. You're so much more of an artist than 99% of RUclips channels. There is some great art here. But a lot of these videos should be put in a time capsule to capture the human experience. It's just so vivid.
I liked the last lady speaking about people's lights. I've always thought what we put out to the world is one of the few things we can control. Shine on, be a light in someone else's day!
My heart always makes a jump when I see a new vid. It's just when I see and hear all these stories the appreciation for my own surrounding grows. Thank you for making the vids!
so i work in a restaurant. a random polish guy was drunk in our bar. when i went out for a break i saw him and i asked if he was ok or if he needs a taxi or something. we start talking and the guy just started crying middle conversation saying that his friends and family left him alone and he was on solo vacations in my place and this is the reason he is so drunk. he was trying to relief the pain. i just felt like giving this dude a hug man to man. i hope he is better now and the vacations are going well.
I know that I'll probably never meet you. But I just want you to know that watching your channel for the last couple of years, really has put a lot of things into perspective for me. Made me break out of my shell and be more willing to give strangers a chance. And I've met some of the most wonderful people I could have ever imagined, by just having a conversation. That last older woman was right. Your light shines very brightly. In this case all the way to Spokane Washington. And I'm grateful for what you've done for me without ever having to try. Without ever having a conversation, or passing wave. You got this.
I was about 5 or 6 sitting on the front steps playing with some construction toys. This stranger walking down the street stopped and was like "hey buddy those are some cool toys" he checked them out said bye and went on his way. It was the first time in my life anyone showed genuine interest in anything i liked. That was a good 30 years ago.
One day I was driving back to work after lunch and I ran over something metal in the road. It got stuck in my wheel well and was scraping along the road. I stopped in a restaurant parking lot to try and dislodge it and this guy just without hesitating walked up to me with a pizza box in hand and pulled it out for me. I think about him a lot because I feel like people don’t really help strangers out a lot. Some people won’t even hold the door for you. And this guy just immediately knew what to do. I’ve been feeling really cynical about people in general lately, so whenever I think of him, I feel a bit better. So, thanks guy. Hope he’s doing well.
I was on an elevator once with a man I didn't know. The doors opened - I started to step out - then realized it was the wrong floor. I made a joke to ease my embarrassment, "It's not the first time I've been premature." He said, "At least this time you're only disappointing yourself." It couldn't have been timed more perfectly. I laugh about that periodically - even though it happened 20 years ago. Wherever you are sir, your comedic timing was impeccable. Lol !!!
when the guy in the beginning said "don't give up, life is worth living" I broke... I'm 26 but I feel like I'm Running out of time, and was contemplating giving up. Sometimes all we need is to know that we're not alone.
I usually don't write comments here but the lady with umbrella healed my hectic mind. I can not express my whole gratitude for coming across both her and Thoraya.❤
One stranger ill never forget: I was in the car driving home from the beach (17 at the time, 19 now) and i caught glimpse of this beamingly happy man on his bike. I don't know why captivated me so much but i was awestruck, i was just gazing at how happy he was. The sun was shining, it was a beautiful way. I presume he was just cycling home from work, (id say he was in his late 20s but i'm not sure) but he really caught me eye. And he looked up at me and he gave me this really warm smile and it just filled me with joy. It made my entire week, every time i thought about the smiling man on his bike id start smiling to myself. In my eyes he truly had peace of mind. Why he has marked a place in my mind i'm not sure, maybe its to remind myself that true happiness does exist and you can find joy all around you.
Hi once again, Thorya. Old people are not invisible to you. I absolutely learned so much from your interaction with that beautiful, wise lady wearing the purple hat and carrying her purple umbrella. She is such a valuable soul. Thanks ever so much for using your beautiful gift of sharing with us. I'm grateful. Sharon G., Canada 🇨🇦 🍁 ❤
Notice how just saying "everything is gonna be okay" instantly put the first man on the verge of tears. These are more powerful words than we might think
Every video you make has this magical feeling of warmth that always brings me comfort. You display the beauty of connection and how unique and similar humans are. There aren’t enough channels out there that make such genuine, meaningful and touching content. You remind me of my humanity and the simplicity of life, and through that make me fall in love with everything again. I don’t usually post comments but I felt like I had to speak my mind about how important your content actually is, and repay some of your kindness. Honestly I don’t think I have every watched one of your video’s without crying. There’s so much emotion that even when the topic is sad it comes across as a long hug . So thank you, I’m grateful for what you make and I wish you a lot of luck and fun on the rest of your journey.
You don't have an idea how much your these videos brings the positivity in me. I myself try my best to make a lil difference wherever I go and in the life of people I meet howsoever for few seconds or minutes or whatsoever. But lately, I myself was trying to hold me together coz things are not as good yk. But ykw I can't thank you enough coz you kinda bring me my old self back, you are making a huge big difference in people's life, ik it's not enough but still thank you very much and pls keep doing this good deed !!
This was a beautiful collection of people, and one that has encouraged me to make at least one new connection today. Good luck at your next area of work!!! UPDATE: Met a guy who hit a tree doing 60 on his motorcycle 2 years ago. He had a wild story of how he died twice on the scene, once more in the helicopter on the way to the hospital, and had a stroke the next morning. It was a pleasure to get to know a little bit about him and to give him a quick ride to the nearby Food Lion.
The woman in the purple hat has a beautiful soul.
And eyes!! That colour is breathtaking!
she said "i want them to know that i see them" and i broke
i hope she can get ahold of her when she’s done with her book, i would love to read it 😭🫶🏼
Right you can see it in her eyes, just bursting with life.
The Woman In The Purple Hat 💜
“And tell me what your hearts thinking” ♥️
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She has the kindest, bluest eyes I have ever seen. What an unbelievably beautiful soul.
so beautiful like Thoraya,they meant to meet❤
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Can she be my grandma 😢
I was crying in public and a guy walking past me made eye contact then stopped and stood beside me, I assumed he was also waiting for the train. After a few minutes he asked if I was okay and I said yes. And he was like “if it’s okay I will just wait here with you in case you need someone to talk to” and that made me cry even more. Eventually I pulled myself together and he left. That meant a lot to me. My family doesn’t care much about me or when I’m feeling down, so when I struggle, I struggle alone but seeing a complete stranger actually offering to listen to me made me feel less alone and valuable. I’ll never forget that.
Peace be with you always, you are valued.
You dont have to struggle alone, there are plenty of good people like this man willing to offer a smile or a talk.
You can write me whenever you want. From the small and beautiful 🇺🇾
@ayla8345 I know you probably hear this a lot, "you're not alone" Yes, I know you are alone at the moment...you really so alone and I feel you but at the same time...good ppl do exist and this channel and Thoraya is showing us. We really aren't alone. I had this conversation with the closest ppl in my life. "it hurts that strangers can see me and feel me more than you do" .... I cannot tell you how much i feel you. Virtual HUG 🤗
I’m in the same boat, my family doesn’t care for me or my feelings. That stranger who did that for you is what gives me hope in humanity. I hope you’re ok today ❤
Wow, that's a perfect response.
On a short haul flight, a young man around mid twenties sat in a seat beside me. I don’t normally chat on flights but he seemed really anxious so I thought maybe talking might ease/distract him. We had a great chat. After some time, he admitted he never flew but was heading west for a final visit with family members. Turns out he had terminal cancer. I helped him find his next gate, he thanked me and asked for a hug. I still tear up to this day when I think about him. What a kind soul. He will impact my life forever.
Well I somehow made it through the video without crying but your comment got me. Thank you for being so sweet to him. I’ve never been on a plane and the thought of navigating an airport brings me SO much anxiety. Being alone, on a plane for the first time, AND dealing with terminal cancer must have been incredibly difficult and I’m so happy you were there for him. Thank you again.
@@nopenope9118 The moment he walked away I regretted not getting his contact information.
Im a very anxious flyer as well, on a flight a few years ago I was having a very bad time, and couldnt even sit with my wife because of southwests stupid policies, and two ladies sitting beside me kept me distracted for the most part, and its become a core memory, I was very grateful for it, and Im sure hes eternally grateful to you
@michelleboyer3783 don't regret it. It was meant to be that way. I'm absolutely positive you made the same impact and sometimes, it's only supposed to be in that moment.
Devinity in human form
I live in London (UK). I used to work in a shop on Kensington high street. It was a very hot summer’s day. I was on my lunch break and was walking to a shop (M&S) near by to buy lunch. Walking to the shop, I walked by this homeless young woman. She was sitting cross legged, hunched over to the degree that her forehead was resting on the hot pavement.
When I came back from the shop she was still in the same position. I bought lunch and a big cold water bottle. I just felt really worried for this young woman because she seemed to have passed out. I tried to talk to her but she didn't respond. I touched her back gently to get a response and for a little bit I continued to gently wake her. I was about give up and call an ambulance and all of sudden she woke up.
This is about 7/8 years ago and I still remember. This women looked like she was possibly on drugs and overdosed. She woke up with the biggest smile on her face and had I this transcended experience! It was as if I was looking into GOD’s eyes and I was experiencing the divine in human form. It was such a profound experience! At the time I was doing yoga & meditation daily and I felt this heightened my perceptions.
That lady at the end was an angel on earth. And I mean that literally. I could feel her energy through my computer screen. What a beautiful soul.
Agree 100%!
And instantly! Whoa. I’m not even a spiritual person but yes!
Yes, I feel the same, I agree! She is a truly remarkable woman ❤
Same here I was so emotional listening to her
Totally felt her shine. Magical
god the first guy already broke my heart...What a strong mind
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@@kylabella05we should capitalise the G in God
@@Hoaxe72 weird, I did not know I commented on this. Definitely did not mean to put that emoji with this persons comment. My apologies.
@@kylabella05 that’s alright mate, RUclips is a broken platform anyways, bugs happen all the time, enjoy the rest of your day :)
@@Hoaxe72 yes…. it’s just very strange because I did comment a crying laughing emoji but on a short video that was not even Thoraya’s. I do not understand how I comment on another creators short and my comment ends up on a whole different video under a comment section?! That does not make any sense to me as to how that happens. RUclips must really be bugging.
The last woman was speaking to the soul of Thoraya. How amazing it is that you got to meet your soul/older self in physical form. It was no coincidence that on your last day filming in Balboa Park, you got to meet her.
100%
"There's plenty of yeses out there for you." What a beautiful line.
I will never forget the stranger I met at a pharmacy in 2019. I was a freshman in college and had just been violently sexually assaulted. I went to buy Plan B with the last 60ish dollars in my bank account. The woman behind me in line insisted on paying for it for me no matter how much I protested. I think she could just tell by my injuries that I'd been through something terrible. That small gesture absolutely broke me and healed me all at once and I will never forget her.
Thank you for sharing that, you dear stranger.
I sincerely hope you’re in a better place now; I’m more sorry than i can tell you had to go through that.
You’re a beautiful soul for sharing that🤍
Wish you all the best in the world and physical as well as emotional healing too :) Thanks again
A big hug to you, may you always be happy and healthy ❤
Bless you and may love be with you always.
I hope you're okay.
I am so sorry you had to go through this. ❤
The guy who couldn’t pay for a $10 meal. It says a lot about him wanting to still take his gf out and a lot about her for having stayed with him regardless of his financial status. Those kinds of people are special. I hope they have many more years together
Imagine fighting someone saying "I'm a minister!!" 🤣😂🤣🤣
God has a sense of humor 😊❤
@@loveinthematrixIndeed! 💜
That was funny😂😂😂
I'm a minister of the Gospel 😡👊
I'm just wondering why he was in the minister's car when he has his own truck. That encounter was def unique.
I have 3 in mind.
I was a teenager and a drug addict living from one couch to the next.
This one day I was using in a laundry mat. It was below 15 outside. This homeless man was there. He gave me his gloves because I didn't have any. He was such a nice man. I'll always remember him.
Another person I remember. I was sitting against a building and a man came up(I wasn't begging for money) and gave me 20 dollars. And asked me how I got to this situation and about my story. He sat down and listened.
Another man allowed me to sleep on his couch. I didn't have a place to sleep that night and was below 0. His lady roommate when I was sleeping came up to me to pull my blanket back up over me when it fell on the floor. They have me cereal the next day before I left.
This April I'll be 10 years clean.
I remember all those nice people. I'm grateful for them.
And yes I don't recommend going into strangers houses I also been in bad situations because of it.
I'm glad you're okay now
Well done on your 10 years! That’s fantastic 😸
Congrats on being 10 years clean. So proud of you and am happy you are here and sharing these experiences ❤️
I'm so happy to hear that you're in a better situation now ❤
Peace and love be with you always. Wishing you well from the Welsh mountains.
I'm sure the last sweet lady will be the stranger that you'll always remember ❤
She really has a bright light and a very beautiful soul... I wish more people could be like her 🙏🏻
I thought the same thing. She's the stranger who represents her future.
1. OMG what a beautiful soul, both you and that wonderful lady. Wow! 2. I have anxiety. I had to travel by myself to bury my mother four years ago. I was in the Atlanta airport, going through security. It was a madhouse. everyone is in a rush, the TSA agents are barking orders. I was going as fast as I could, but was on the verge of tears. It was so chaotic, the yelling, the banging of trays on the wheeled counter...it was all I could do to keep myself from finding a corner and curling up in the fetal position. God, I missed my husband. He's the one who keeps me in balance in situations like this. I finally made it through the chaos and sat on a bench to put my shoes on and the tears just spilled out of my eyes. It wasn't an ugly cry, just silent tears. A pudgy, white-haired older woman sat next to me. After a minute or so she handed me a tissue and took my hand. She didn't say a word, just sat there holding space. A few minutes went by and I stopped crying. She turned to me and said, "When you're ready, just let me know." I think we sat there for a good 10 minutes. She didn't ask any questions or try to cheer me up, she just sat there, holding my hand, waiting. When I was ready to go, I thanked her and asked for her name,"Marilyn," she said, with a gleam in her eye. My mother's name was Marilyn.
I’m sobbing, thank u so much for sharing your story that’s so beautiful
Could've been an angel.
Thank you so much, dear stranger for sharing something so genuinely personal. I can’t begin to think what that experience holds for you in your heart.
I’m really sorry for your loss; I’ve a feeling your mother is smiling down at you from somewhere above.
I wish you peace in your anxiety🤍.
I thought what is that one thing i wish i had when i was anxious, and came up with something as simple as peace.
Wish you the best in your life, dearest stranger✨
Thanks again
@@melissagibson4364 You are very welcome.
Beautiful...
The first man, when she said "you have an opportunity now" the way his eyes were so sincere as he looked up gave me goosebumps
right!!!!!
The lady in the purple hat reminds me of my dad. He wrote a poem about nodding at a deer in the forest and not taking offense that the deer ignored him. It's a beautiful poem, I'm dulling it by giving the jist, but it's always stuck with me when I smile at a stranger. Sometimes you can see the effect, that you were just what that person needed today, and sometimes it feels good to do even if they don't respond in kind.
can you post the complete poem? i would love to read it
I remember this girl I interacted with in Seoul, during a trip around Asia on December last year. It was a rainy, cold, grim day. For sure not the best weather to walk around the city. So I said, "ok, whatever, let's borrow an umbrella from the hotel and start walking around". So I walked a little bit around the area where the hotel was, before hoping on a tour bus. So I hop in, then on the next stop she hopped in. We were on the second floor of this double decked bus. She spoke to me, she asked me first where I was from, and how long have I been in South Korea. I remember her telling me that she was born in the US from Korean parents and that she's never been before in the country (of course her English was perfect). The funny thing was that we talked on an empty city tour bus! It was just the two of us and her little sister. I remember her carrying a pro camera, taking photos of the city by night - the neon signs, the traffic lights, the buildings et cetera. The short time we shared/spent on that bus around Seoul is one of the nicest memories I carry with me from that trip around Asia.
there is one old man that i used to meet when i was going to work every morning. i was going downhill in my narrow street and he was going up with basic groceries, bread, newspaper, milk... we'd look at each other from distance, he had a really kind face, like you could tell he was a kind man. whenever we got closer he'd look down and avoid contact. so did i for a while. then one morning i decided i'd greet him. and i said good morning while he was looking down. he didn't respond or look up. it was a bit awkward. i was like maybe he didn't hear it. so i went on saying good morning the next day. again he didn't respond or look at me. normally i'd give up but in this case i just decided i will keep on wishing him good morning till he starts saying it back. and every morning i'd say it a bit louder and with a larger smile on my face. till one day he looked up, smiled and said good morning back. it made me so happy. and whenever we met after that day we smiled from afar when we saw each other and said a happy good morning. i think he's my stranger. i moved so i didn't see him for a while now. hope he's doing well.
So glad you kept shining your light, stranger!
I half expected you to say that you found out he was hard of hearing!
I remember the first guy I spoke to when I arrived in London from France. I could barely speak english. I asked for directions outside Brixton station as I didn't have internet on my phone, I expected him to ignore me but he stopped, picked up his phone, searched on google map and let me take a picture of it while explaining me the way to go in details, as slowly as possible for me to understand.
His help at the very beginning of my trip made me feel instantly good in England.
It is interesting. It's because something similar to this I have a very good memory from Vienna. People on street can be awesome! Beside my English is just a B1/B2...
Euh je suis française et le premier endroit où je me suis rendue à Londres c'était à Brixton.. et je savais à peine parler anglais
And someone helped me too for the directions 😮
This concept of "one stranger you recall" makes me realize that kindness matters and it's commendable to continue to be always kind to all people because it definitely makes a difference whether you know it or not. The act of kindness itself is rewarding even though you may not stick around to see through its benefits.
You might enjoy the podcast My Unsung Hero. So many small lights in the world making a significant impact on the darkness.
@@Cassandra-..-I tried searching for it but couldn’t find it, on RUclips at least. Who is it by and where can I listen to it? Thank you and sorry
@@J-tt1lu My Unsung Hero by Hidden Brain on any podcast platform (iTunes, Amazon Music, many others.)
YES. It absolutely inspires us to be more present, real, and loving with every singe person we encounter
Thank you for doing what you do Thoraya
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“Well then you just cry. It’s okay.” ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thoraya, the camera was on her (purple hat lady with amazingly welcoming eyes)but this segment was all yours. So beautiful! So so beautiful. This stranger has a light that is beyond description.❤
I was probably 18 and went to our local deli restaurant waiting for my to go order, when I noticed a little old lady sitting waiting to be seated. I figured she was meeting friends. They called her name rose table for one. For some reason I jumped up and asked if she wanted company, she said that would be lovely. So I told the front desk I would be eating my food there. We started chatting about little things then when the check was about to come. She said " you know my husband and I would come here every Wednesday for lunch, I just buried him last week." " I made myself come here knowing I would be eating alone, but my husband must have sent you for me." She then pulled out a big picture of him saying it was their last picture taken together when they were on a cruise. Tears were streaming down my face. I paid for her bill, we walked out and I never saw her again. I remember I was in a rush that day, and I still wonder why I had such a strong sense to not have this lady eat lunch alone. We had such a great time together talking, and it wasn't awkward or any uncomfortable silences. I think of rose often. She has probably passed now and is with her husband. It was a moment and feeling I won't ever forget. That voice or sixth sense inside you to do or not do something pulled me to her that day.
Such a nice thing to do from you. ❤ We often think about something like that, but very few people really do it.
People don't understand the wonder of what a hello or a smile can do when your down and out..
❤… the last lady! What a beautiful soul!
"There is plenty of yeses out there for you" I'm bawling my eyes out. Ive been wanting to start a similar channel in my country and have been making excuses why it wont work.... I think I got a YES from this lady. Thanks Thoraya for your stories and love . I am sure your next location will bring you even more love and joy!!
Please start!!!!!!
Go for it, dear stranger, if your heart does feel that way and good luck with it✨
Please do, I will watch it and subscribe and you already have likes from me :)
Which country are you in?
Do it! And let us know when you started it. I will subscribe! And make sure to put English subtitles since it will be easier to spread. You got it!
I know the elder at the end is one stranger YOU will always remember, Thoraya. My heart needed that today.
Could I be a stranger you remember? I was a tourist you asked a question on day 23 and in return we asked you "what's your deepest secret" and you were kind enough to share it with us
Never forgot that moment and I've been following you ever since
Oh myyy... Yes! Of course I remember!!! You were with a group of friends next to the fountain at Balboa Park. That was the first month of me starting my channel and you asking me that question inspired my secret series. When people ask me how I came up with the secret series, I tell them about how a stranger asked me to share mine and I was too afraid to answer on camera... so I thought of a way for people to do it sort of anonymously. Thank you for leaving a comment. I think of that moment often
If you ever come to Belgium, give a sign, would love to meet up again🩷
This lady in purple.., she's such a deep n pure soul ...i mean look at her eyes they shine so beautifully.....you know when they say your eyes are windows to your soul....
I'm a mess because this topic is also super important to me!! I've made it my point since I was 12 years old to always try and see people, smile and/or give a stranger a compliment because you truly never know who needs it most!
thanks for doing that.
Wonderful! Took me way longer but now I’m diligent about it :)
I try to do that too. I've been very socially anxious since maybe early middle school. I'm almost 17 now, and I also try to make a point to compliment at least 1 stranger when the opportunity arises, not only could it help someone that needs it but it also pushes me out of my comfort zone of being afraid to talk to people. Sometimes even just a simple compliment can lead to friendships too and I like taking that chance.
thanks for doing this :)@@squtnik
it was during the pandemic. i was mostly alone, didnt talk to anyone and i became incredible lonely. out of the blue there was this woman that i met while playing online and we just talked.....for hours. it felt so good to just have someone to talk to. i owe her a lot
❤✨🕊️ thank you for sharing
and she is no stranger anymore, we talk regulary on discord and even met up a couple of times since we only live 600 miles apart
The nurse that discharged me from the psych ward had told me that my soul was too bright to fade away so soon. Man I wish I could show her how much I’ve improved
The lady with the purple hat is so beautiful. Her eyes are so full of wisdom and she's got such grace and depth. Quite a presence. I needed that today❤🥺
I was going somewhere on a subway by myself in a big city, and had just had a very bad fight with my fiance at the time. We were on the brink of breaking up a 4-year relationship. I had no one to talk to for consolation and it hurt like hell. I grew up with a very toxic family, with a narcissistic mother, an alcoholic and absentee father who divorced during my teen years, and a physically abusive brother I later estranged from. I eventually became strong enough to run away from home and move to the opposite side of the country to free myself and start my life over. So I didn't know how it felt to turn to family in such difficult times. Life taught me to be tough but when it came to knowing how it felt to have a family,, my fiance and his family were the closest thing I got. I couldn't hold my tears back knowing I was about to lose him too, and just burst out crying.
There was this guy in his early 30s or so, sitting in front of me and bopping his head to some hip hop beat I could hear through his headphones. I didn't make much eye contact with him at all; I was lost in my own world. He was on the ride with me maybe about 15 min or so. When his stop came, just before he exited, he walked over and handed me a piece of white paper and left for his exit without saying a single word. Immediately I thought: "Are you kidding me? You see me crying and you want to slip me your number before you leave?" But he had the sweetest message instead: "I hope whatever you're going through gets better for you." And he had drawn a heart next to the message. No name or digits left, no sleazy comments.
I just burst out and started crying. That man was an Earth Angel and his message gave me so much comfort and peace. It meant the world to me that a complete stranger would show so much kindness and compassion at such a painful time in my life without any strings attached. Whoever you are, wherever you are, thank you so so much for being there when my family never was. You made such a positive impact on me! I'll never forget your kindness and simple gestures that day, which revealed what a beautiful heart you have ❤
beautiful!
this last lady was beautiful. i hope i will live by her legacy in my future.
There was one time I was walking some packages back to my dorm across the college campus. It was between classes, and I was struggling to move em. Some senior came up to me and offered to help me move them, and I accepted gratefully. We chatted as we walked, and once I arrived, we said goodbye. I didn’t catch his name, and I never saw him, or even heard of him, again. It’s something so simple, so seemingly inconsequential, yet I feel that the fact it’s stuck in my mind all this time just goes to show how important simple acts of kindness can be. That’s just my perspective, though
Beautiful story. Something so small can mean so much and stick with you for so long.
this reminds me of the time where i saw a homeless lady dragging her bags across a long thin sidewalk. she would drag one, then stop and go back to drag the other. i was going to my friends house after school on my skateboard, i noticed that she still had a long way to go so i helped her carry her bag as far as i could until i reached my friends neighborhood. i wonder if she ever thinks about that one time like you do
@@VesteanI'm sure she does. 💜
How beautiful that we got to see your own stranger that you'll never forget. Much peace to the woman in the purple hat.
I love that the older woman says. "I don't give up on myself", and therefore, I do not give up on others! ❤❤
"There's plenty of yeses out there for you."
It's beautiful! Hearing you say "I already got rejected by 5 people" to me shows that being kind is possible for everyone, but proactively sharing kindness takes also some effort - and in the end it will always pay out! You can only meet such a beautiful human as the last lady, when you get out there and be true to what you want to do :)
Every friend is a stranger first
15:00 Claim what a bright light you have. I lost it. That was so powerful. There are plenty of yeses out there for you. She's so right about you Thoraya. ❤
"Nodding at Strangers"...what a lovely story concept. And oh my!...you met wisdom and grace, and it was beautiful to watch.
On another note....the young man who said his father was the stranger he remembers just made my heart hurt for him. He deserved better.
The first man really had some divine intervention! The ‘tell me what your heart’s thinking’ lady is a walking angel. ❤❤❤
This is so beautiful. You've been filming in Balboa Park for five years, an old lady has been coming to the park consistently for five years, yet you only ever meet up on your last day. I think there's something greater to that ♥
"You bring your light with you." 😭
To Thoraya and Everyone out here, cherish, cultivate, and share this light. Thank you for making my heart smile. God Bless.
Well, the first guy made me cry. Great video. Thank you for sharing.
I hope I'll be that stranger to someone someday
I am thinking the same for years😢
I could talk to the last woman all day. What a sweet soul. You were meant to meet her and what a beautiful message for all of us to hear. Thank you for this content. That woman is your soul sister!
The lady in the purple hat is the kind of people that make us smile in the middle of the worst day. I’m happy I got to see and listen to this beautiful soul.
The first man made me tear up and the last lady.. I could just feel her presence through the screen the second I saw her face. I really love your content Thoraya. 💚
I was working back in 2015 at a local health foods store as a grocery clerk. It was summer and it was a Saturday morning. I was in a particularly good mood because it was a beautiful day, and being happy made the shift go by better. A couple came through the aisle with their groceries and the woman just stopped and stared at me saying, ‘wow. You are just beautiful. Glowing! Why are you working here?’ I laughed because I had never had that reaction from a stranger before. She went on to say she was serious and said I had a glow about me and I could be doing anything with my life! I started to blush at that point and other employees were stopping and staring at our interaction. She went on complimenting me for another minute saying she’s never seen a grocery clerk so full of life and she told me to never loose my sparkle. Anyways, I will never forget that encounter and how genuine her reaction was to me. She made me feel like I was a celebrity working in a grocery store ha! 😂❤
Gosh that lady in the purple hat, such a beautiful women inside and out. So utterly special, thank you for sharing. She is so wise, so loving, so pure, the world needed to hear her 🤍
I’m crying. The last lady in purple hat touched my heart. She’s an angel on earth 🙏🤍✨
I am a 40 year old man living in the Indianapolis area, and I identify SO strongly with the beautiful soul in the purple hat. Everyday on my walk, or run, I go out of my way to smile/wave at everyone on the trail. Lots of people tell me it's "weird" but I see it as this... You never know when your smile can touch someone's soul, and completely change the path of their day. Smiling or waving at someone is genuinely one of the most simple things we can do. It makes me so happy when I get a smile/wave back. No words exchanged.... Just kindness and love.
You have the most amazing channel. I honestly hope that you never stop doing what you do. You have the most beautiful heart. I have had to overcome a lot of loss in my life. Something about your videos gives me such a boost in my spirit
Wish you lots of strength, dear stranger; may you get to see so many beautiful happy things in life.
I genuinely related to you saying how you’ve seen loss and how Thoraya’s content warms/boosts your soul. I’m really sorry for your loss🤍. My sincere regards
Omg that woman in the purple hat... She's so bright, like... her light means love and wisdom in a way I've never seen before.
The last lady is so sweet.
That last lady was so lovely! Her light shines even through screens ✨️ I'm bawling my eyes out like damn the connection you guys shared was so beautiful ❤
You are giving a voice to those who suffer in silence and want to rejoice to heaven! May God continue to bless your talent and work for it blesses us ALL!!!
I am in my mid-30's. I was raised in San Diego, a privelage in and of itself, and there are two places I dearly miss. The tide pools at Cabrillo Monument and Balboa Park. And Balboa Park really truly is something special. I haven't seen that park in 17 years and I was emotional for you! What a gift to run into her on your last day of filming at this location
Wow, I def got emotional along with Thoraya over this being her last video in Balboa Park. A huge chapter comes to an end, but so many stories and memories live on. What a truly beautiful video.
I love the blue eyed lady. She's so deep!
She's my favourite stranger ❤
Can't wait to read her book 😃
@@victoriamuendo7540me too but how are we going to find it?
@natscat4752 if we’re meant to read it, we'll find it somehow, whenever we're meant to. Trusttt!
@@victoriamuendo7540trusting the process of life !
An elderly Creole man on a Gray Hound bus. I was 16, first trip alone to visit my sister. He noticed the creep that was eyeing me in the terminal, who then sat in the seat beside me once on the bus. That man came to my seat, inside by the window, creep in isle seat...... he was probably in his early 70's, he stared creep right in the eyes as he reached his hand across creep, and asked me to come sit with him. I did, as the creep had made me very uncomfortable since the terminal... with his never ending stare, and then horrors he sat next to me. it was a great ride.... he told me stories of his life on the bayou..... I remember asking him to speak slower, as I could understand him better and if I could also watch him speak..... I do not remember his name... but I will always remember him. I am now 61.
The way she nods and watches you as you cry, oh my heart 🩷
This is such a fascinating concept for a RUclips channel. These extreme long lens closeups of people really make you find something charming looking about each person. Then to hear such personal stories.
You're so much more of an artist than 99% of RUclips channels. There is some great art here. But a lot of these videos should be put in a time capsule to capture the human experience. It's just so vivid.
I don't have words, this was magical.
This women with purple hat has something special in her eyes..... She is like an angel
The woman at 8:03. “Silent acknowledgement” My heart ❤️
The lady in the purple hat 😭 what a beautiful soul!
I liked the last lady speaking about people's lights. I've always thought what we put out to the world is one of the few things we can control. Shine on, be a light in someone else's day!
The woman at 8:22, you can see into her soul. That is a beautiful person. Inside and out. I hope someday I grow into a woman like her.
My heart always makes a jump when I see a new vid. It's just when I see and hear all these stories the appreciation for my own surrounding grows. Thank you for making the vids!
so i work in a restaurant. a random polish guy was drunk in our bar. when i went out for a break i saw him and i asked if he was ok or if he needs a taxi or something.
we start talking and the guy just started crying middle conversation saying that his friends and family left him alone and he was on solo vacations in my place and this is the reason he is so drunk. he was trying to relief the pain.
i just felt like giving this dude a hug man to man.
i hope he is better now and the vacations are going well.
I know that I'll probably never meet you. But I just want you to know that watching your channel for the last couple of years, really has put a lot of things into perspective for me. Made me break out of my shell and be more willing to give strangers a chance. And I've met some of the most wonderful people I could have ever imagined, by just having a conversation. That last older woman was right. Your light shines very brightly. In this case all the way to Spokane Washington. And I'm grateful for what you've done for me without ever having to try. Without ever having a conversation, or passing wave. You got this.
I was about 5 or 6 sitting on the front steps playing with some construction toys. This stranger walking down the street stopped and was like "hey buddy those are some cool toys" he checked them out said bye and went on his way. It was the first time in my life anyone showed genuine interest in anything i liked. That was a good 30 years ago.
One day I was driving back to work after lunch and I ran over something metal in the road. It got stuck in my wheel well and was scraping along the road. I stopped in a restaurant parking lot to try and dislodge it and this guy just without hesitating walked up to me with a pizza box in hand and pulled it out for me. I think about him a lot because I feel like people don’t really help strangers out a lot. Some people won’t even hold the door for you. And this guy just immediately knew what to do. I’ve been feeling really cynical about people in general lately, so whenever I think of him, I feel a bit better. So, thanks guy. Hope he’s doing well.
That last lady is such a beautiful soul
I was on an elevator once with a man I didn't know. The doors opened - I started to step out - then realized it was the wrong floor.
I made a joke to ease my embarrassment, "It's not the first time I've been premature." He said, "At least this time you're only disappointing yourself."
It couldn't have been timed more perfectly. I laugh about that periodically - even though it happened 20 years ago. Wherever you are sir, your comedic timing was impeccable. Lol !!!
when the guy in the beginning said "don't give up, life is worth living" I broke... I'm 26 but I feel like I'm Running out of time, and was contemplating giving up. Sometimes all we need is to know that we're not alone.
I ALWAYS look forward to your videos
I usually don't write comments here but the lady with umbrella healed my hectic mind. I can not express my whole gratitude for coming across both her and Thoraya.❤
One stranger ill never forget: I was in the car driving home from the beach (17 at the time, 19 now) and i caught glimpse of this beamingly happy man on his bike. I don't know why captivated me so much but i was awestruck, i was just gazing at how happy he was. The sun was shining, it was a beautiful way. I presume he was just cycling home from work, (id say he was in his late 20s but i'm not sure) but he really caught me eye. And he looked up at me and he gave me this really warm smile and it just filled me with joy. It made my entire week, every time i thought about the smiling man on his bike id start smiling to myself. In my eyes he truly had peace of mind.
Why he has marked a place in my mind i'm not sure, maybe its to remind myself that true happiness does exist and you can find joy all around you.
I hope to stumble upon the last woman's book someday. Very special, keep spreading the light that you are 💖
That woman at the end has a gift! Soul is pure as can be!
Hi once again, Thorya. Old people are not invisible to you. I absolutely learned so much from your interaction with that beautiful, wise lady wearing the purple hat and carrying her purple umbrella. She is such a valuable soul. Thanks ever so much for using your beautiful gift of sharing with us. I'm grateful. Sharon G., Canada 🇨🇦 🍁 ❤
Notice how just saying "everything is gonna be okay" instantly put the first man on the verge of tears. These are more powerful words than we might think
You and that lady, who walks in the park, are kindred spirits ❤
I always cry along with these people.
Every video you make has this magical feeling of warmth that always brings me comfort. You display the beauty of connection and how unique and similar humans are. There aren’t enough channels out there that make such genuine, meaningful and touching content. You remind me of my humanity and the simplicity of life, and through that make me fall in love with everything again.
I don’t usually post comments but I felt like I had to speak my mind about how important your content actually is, and repay some of your kindness. Honestly I don’t think I have every watched one of your video’s without crying. There’s so much emotion that even when the topic is sad it comes across as a long hug . So thank you, I’m grateful for what you make and I wish you a lot of luck and fun on the rest of your journey.
“We can have these connections in beauty but they can be done all over the place” ❤️
I feel like Thoraya just met her future self, sent back to encourage her.
“I think I’m going to cry” “so then cry” that did wonders to me. What a wonderfully sincere woman.
The synchronicity got to Thorya❤
The last soul made me smile so big, her beauty and sincere knowledge and kindness 💗 she is a super soul!!!
Keep shining and sharing your light with us. You are a beautiful soul! Thank you for sharing these beautiful stories with us! 💕🙏☀️✨
the woman in the purple hat made me cry twice, I needed this today. what a beautiful human :)
This video was beautiful, thank you again for your amazing work - really makes my day
You don't have an idea how much your these videos brings the positivity in me. I myself try my best to make a lil difference wherever I go and in the life of people I meet howsoever for few seconds or minutes or whatsoever. But lately, I myself was trying to hold me together coz things are not as good yk. But ykw I can't thank you enough coz you kinda bring me my old self back, you are making a huge big difference in people's life, ik it's not enough but still thank you very much and pls keep doing this good deed !!
This was a beautiful collection of people, and one that has encouraged me to make at least one new connection today. Good luck at your next area of work!!!
UPDATE: Met a guy who hit a tree doing 60 on his motorcycle 2 years ago. He had a wild story of how he died twice on the scene, once more in the helicopter on the way to the hospital, and had a stroke the next morning. It was a pleasure to get to know a little bit about him and to give him a quick ride to the nearby Food Lion.