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I Never Answer Calls From Unknown Numbers

But Something Told Me to Answer, I’m So Glad I Did

Bernie Pullen
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3 min readJun 8, 2023

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mobile phone with random number
Random Phone call — Created in Canva Pro by author

Are you like me? Unknown number. Reject.

That is usually what I do.

If it’s important, then they will leave a message.

If not, then they were probably calling to tell me of the latest offer I could get on my broadband or an insurance deal that I ought to take out cause you never know what will happen. Like whatever.

I had a particularly tough day at work and had come home feeling deflated.

Flat. Lack of energy. And the thought of repeating this routine the next day was definitely not a joyous one.

When I feel unconnected like this, one way that helps me snap out of it is to walk.

So, I put on my trainers, grabbed my headphones and headed outdoors for some communing with nature.

It was also time to reflect on why I wasn’t feeling connected.

Don’t Call Me From An Unknown Number, Unless You Know Me.

Within moments of starting my walk, my phone began to ring.

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Bernie Pullen
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Life experiences intrigue me. Parenting| bereavement|memoir,|travel writer. I’m a coffee lover, I keep grounded by walking in nature, Tai Chi, and Yoga.