These words “How are you?” have lost their meaning. At one time, if someone asked you that question, they were asking you a genuine way. Now-a-days that question is used in place of “hello”. I am one of those people who ask it and mean it. I stand there until I get an answer. Most of the time it is obvious people do not want you to really answer them when they use it, so beware and prudent of who you share things with when asked.
But today I ask you, “And how are you?” Are things going well? Are you having issues with relationships? Is work going well for you, or would you like to change jobs? What is happening with your health? Do you have any aspirations? How are you family members?
Self development is an ongoing topic. The better one knows who they are and how they think, it is easier to enjoy life. Try to learn your own preferences and know how you react to circumstances and other people. Often coaching and/or therapy which depends on the needs can be enriching. The reality is that one can be very happy in spite of the difficulties around them.
I know a few people who do not share their feelings well. They bottle them out until they explode. That isn’t the best approach. Better to talk about things.
I grabbed a shot of this dog at a store one day. Animals often look so furious and have a really great disposition or just the opposite. Our Boxer Lord looked mighty mean and he was protective, but he would have been an excellent therapy dog. He was in fact very gentle and engaged well with people. He was the gentle giant that for all of us. When it came to my ailing parents, he would walk slowly beside them. My mother used to lean on him for support.
Do you know how you appear? Does you face communicate one thing and you feel another way? Often as people age, they look more serious. Think about that when you meet someone new. What does your non smiling face tell others? Are you sending a message that you don’t want to convey?
Have a great day! “Delight in Living” and look around you for the “Mini Miracles” that might just shine some good reflections back to you!