"Today, I discovered the power of genuine connection. Asking a friend 'how are you?' seemed like a routine question, but it led to a heart-to-heart conversation that revealed a deeper truth. We may think we know our friends, but sometimes we don't truly understand them until we take the time to feel their pain.

I realized that people often fake smiles and hide their struggles because they feel unheard and misunderstood. We get caught up in our own problems and forget to lend a helping hand. But what if we carried each other's burdens and showed kindness wherever we go? It would be like magic!

True happiness comes from within and from putting smiles on others' faces. No one can give you happiness if you don't already have it. So, be deliberate in your actions, fake it until you feel it, and remember that words have the power to heal and connect us.

Let's make a conscious effort to ask beyond 'how are you?' and truly listen to the answers. Let's spread love, kindness, and genuine connection in a world where everyone is struggling to feel fine."

You can miss someone who has passed away or moved away, but the worst kind of missing is the longing for someone you see daily, yet feel disconnected from.

#BridgingTheGap #ThePowerOfConnection



© Rhoda Michael.