People's reactions, stories and motivations fascinate me.
Part of the reason people watching intrigues me so much is because I reflect on myself and if I would react the same way. Would I be as kind as the mom was to her son who lost all the contents to his drink, or would I be showing all forms of disappointment and despair at such a little thing?
I find myself curiously wanting to understand how these people are so different from me and - if I admire those traits - how I can become like them.
Despite the enjoyment of people watching, people's actual stories intrigue me more. Generally because those few minutes of observation doesn't do people justice.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross said, "the most beautiful people we have known are those who have
known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their
way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and
an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a
deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen."
These people are my role models and they inspire me. They are who I hope to become someday - someone that can inspire others.
These people are eclectic peacocks because just watching them from a distance for a few minutes won't show their colorful talented characteristics that we inspire to be.
Amberlee, Jeanette and I have opted to observe - not just watch - the people that we perceive as eclectic peacocks and share their stories of how they came to be.
We hope you enjoy.
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