"how are you", are short, yet powerful words.
I remember how these words broke me down a few weeks ago.
I did not even realize I was that vulnerable.
I thought I had it together until I heard those words and the flood gates of Heaven opened with rain!
Most times we don't give genuine answers when we are asked.
Yeah, I did that for a long long time because I wanted to believe everything was fine.
But, are we really fine? Are we really okay? Are we really good?
Not really.
Some of us have mastered the art of masking our worries and pains..
Well, I think the best response will be that we only share to those who we can freely open up and share to.
I totally agree with you on this.
Personally, I don't really share with people for several reasons except the 1% of the 1% in my life.
Also, it is really difficult to know what to say or how to console or motivate people in this category.
I've been there and truly words don't cut it.
It's like pouring water on a duck's back!