Normally when someone asks a person how they are the natural response is "I'm fine." But I've come to realize that people don't necessarily want to know if everything is everything or not. People actually waiting to HEAR the answer to the question they ask is a rare find. In fact, most do it simply because it is apart of common niceties nothing more nothing less. I honestly believe it is a pretty big deal to ask and listen to the responses of the questions you ask people while on the go. Quite frankly you don't know if you can change someone's view of themselves or the world just by taking five minutes to hear what is on their mind and in their heart. A kind stranger on the bus took the time out to listen to my struggles in their early stages(when I lacked more direction than normal) and it took a load off of my spirit. No one understands that even if it's fleeting showing compassion can help in a life time of woes. I also happen to know it doesn't only help the Asked but the Asker as well. Nothing is more humbling than the realization that even though things in ones' life seem pretty bleak at that particular moment, things could always be worse. Essentially it's really all about perspective. So be mindful, you never know what's going on with an individual when you're standing at the bus stop or shopping in the grocery store. It's okay to step out of character and just ask. There's no way to tell, some people are just aching for someone, anyone to reach out. And if you're truly heartfelt, you may just save a life.
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