How are you?
We ask and answer this on autopilot.
FINE.
What if FINE is a lie? Can telling the truth be a lifesaver? I wish. But I have not met many people who are equipped to handle truth. Most people crumple into a big wad of awkwardness when looking into the face of truth.
FINE can be a brick wall between me and help, between me and the people who love me. But that brick wall can be a safety barrier to protect my heart from seeing the awkwardness in someone’s face who asks me how I am as a social informality and I think they want the truth. I think of Jack Nicholson”s character in the 1992 movie, “A Few Good Men.” “You can’t handle the truth.”
This is one of the reasons I blog. Those who really want to know show me by following my blog. And the people who do that do not have to ask me how I’m doing; they already know.
Small talk has its place. But maybe we should try harder with people who matter.
I am not in control. 
Truth!!I quote that part of the movie a lot!! It’s a very hard truth!!
Love you
See you soon
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See you tomorrow!
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Excellent post. Remember…I really do care and am willing to listen at any time. I am here for you as I want to help but know nothing I can do will take the pain away. But I can listen and I can deliver coffee as long as your steps have a railing. I’m getting old. Or chocolate. I could deliver black and white chocolates as well. This week, however, I can only add things to our schedule that include alcohol. We have so many things on our list of places to be this week, I need to hire a tour guide.
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Thanks, Diane. I know you get it!
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