Likeminded has become a trendy word these days but there is something to it. Likeminded doesn’t necessarily mean having the same political views or other opinions on controversial subjects. It is more about having a similar outlook or approach to life.

A couple of times, I left Vancouver and settled in a new city. One of the challenges of that experience is it can get lonely at times. Not in the sense of dating but rather in having meaningful conversation with others, that extend beyond, where you’re from, what you do, and why you’re here. For example, one person, within hours of our second encounter, was excitedly showing me a technique he figured out in Illustrator and explained his process to solve his problem. Another told me of how he travelled through Asia for a year, spending time with local people, relying on the kindness of others.

Passion, curiosity, and kindness.