How many times have you gone in public alone and felt, well, alone?

Most of you would say every time. But, not me!

I personally love going out alone. To lunch, the movies, the beach. Why? Because you can meet new people! Usually, when you travel with someone, you don't reach out to others around you because you already have company.

But here, you are alone at the beach and you start chit-chatting with your little neighbors. You get into small talk, and finally, introduce your name. There ya go, you have made a new friend. And even sometimes- it might go as far as getting their social media to link up again in the future since you clearly share the same interests.

Our parents have taught us since being little babies that "we are not allowed to talk to strangers." And I see where their point is when a little kid is very young and vulnerable, but why follow those same rules now? We are adults and know how to handle serious situations, so you should risk talking to a stranger and seeing where it goes.

Sometimes, if you reach out to older folks, they tell you that you have made their day. We don't realize how far such a small gesture can go, but it really does.

Most people can be too shy, or they might think that it is weird to speak out in public.

You are not weird, we are all humans, and we were born to communicate.

Next time you are in public at the grocery store, in line at the gas station, or alone in Panera, don't be scared to have a conversation with a random person.

Look at the world as if it is open and there are other people around you. Don't only look forward and zone out those people standing next to you.You never know what person you will meet, what conversation you will get into, or how far it will go.

Try it out