How are you?

I’m doing well, been…[insert information that is neither of importance or high interest to me.]

Why is that so frequently the story of our interactions?

Even with family and friends we do not welcome or share the things that are most important to us.

This never fails to surprise me.

It goes to show how guarded we can be even with the people closest to us.

Maybe trying times can help bring to light some much needed vulnerability.

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