How Are You Doing These Days

Emotionally, many people live as if they’re standing at the edge of a cliff—quietly fading without showing a single sign. In that reality, a simple question like “How are you doing these days?” can unexpectedly act like emotional CPR. Sometimes, it carries the force of a defibrillator, jolting someone back into connection and life.
Even when we meet old friends after a long time, conversations often drift into endless stories about ourselves. I’m no exception. The moment I try to share a few words, their stories pour out like rapid-fire, filling my ears. But what if, instead of rushing to speak, we paused to listen—and then asked one heartfelt question?
“So, how’s your heart these days?”

connection, empathy, listening