Asking a friend how they are (in that sincere way that means it and listens for the answer) is like offering magic words, because the question itself is a gift. Whenever someone sincerely asks me that, I want to say, "Thanks to your question, I am cared about."
Awww, that's sweet and oh so true!
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ReplyDeleteSo tell me, how ARE you? I really do hope you are fine. You can certainly tell when someone is being polite and someone is really interested. Next week looks wide open for me if you have any free time. Have you read Anne Lamott's book, Grace Eventually? Highly recommended!
LOL...I am fine, thanks, you two!!! I've often noticed that good writers seem to possess the most empathy, but I don't know if that's a chicken or an egg thing. Anyway, hope you both are fine, too! Haven't read that, Linda, but will look for it. Next week is pretty open. Will email. :)
ReplyDeleteI was going to ask, too! Hope you're still doing well, and keeping reasonably cool!
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Thanks, Pat, you too!
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