Really listen. And ask with your heart

There's a huge difference between hearing someone's words and truly listening to them.

It's when you ask, "How are you?" and actually wait for the answer.

When you're not already thinking about what to say next.

You don't need to solve anyone's problems.

You just need to be there, present, with eyes that say, "I care about what you're telling me.

"It's a gift we give too little, even to ourselves.

Because everyone, absolutely everyone, needs to feel seen.

Even those who pretend they don't.