https://kenlane.substack.com/p/howdy
Have you ever noticed how most folks you cross on the street will mirror your demeanor?
A "good, thanks" for a "howareya?"
Ok, maybe a hug attempt receives a "whoa whoa whoa, easy there, big guy."
For the most part, you can disarm most folks with "friendly enough" neutrality—shifting your weight toward kindness.
Thoughts tend to work the same way.
(More continued in episode because it won't all fit in the description box.)