It has become a custom for humans to greet each other every day or whenever they meet. The typical greeting goes; "hi" followed by "hello" and then "how are you?" followed by "fine, and you?" "fine"!
It's amazing just how many people say "fine" when they are the exact opposite of that. People are walking by loaded with problems and troubles on their hearts and minds. And this is the reason why we sometimes hear of extremities like suicide concerning people that were living very "normal" lives. Some one had an issue but no one seemed to listen to them and off they go. Of course it's understandable that we all lead such busy lives and can't simply go around giving an open ear and a shoulder to lean on for anyone who's hurting. But the fact is that we often times have the answers people are looking for and we can do a small part that leaves someone better than we found them.
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| Are our smiles genuine or they are hiding sadness? |
There is always a story behind that smile or sadness you see on every person's face. And this story might have several others interwoven into it that makes life so complex for that individual. We all have problems but that doesn't mean we should let each one sort themselves out. And it also doesn't mean that we are unable to help others solve their dilemmas, even while still in our own. It may be obvious that the other person needs help that we can offer at a very low cost but we chose to conveniently ignore them.
The next time you meet someone and inquire "how are you?", please mean it and give a few extra minutes to really find out how they are doing. You just might be the angel they have been praying for that morning.
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