The internet is full of little gems like this article down below.
I like to think of myself as a cultivator of gems, sifting through things, pulling out little shiny pieces of goodness cupped in my hands, offering pieces to others to admire, to turn over in their hands and hearts, and see if they want to take a piece of what I have offered into their own lives, to tuck a piece of it into their own hearts as I have done.
There are so many gems, so much to be discovered, remembered and shared. And in that spirit I offer this gem that I am tucking away to ponder as I move through this day.
In many Muslim cultures, when you want to ask them how they’re doing, you ask: in Arabic, Kayf haal-ik? or, in Persian, Haal-e shomaa chetoreh? How is your haal?
What is this haal that you inquire about? It is the transient state of one’s heart. In reality, we ask, “How is your heart doing at this very moment, at this breath?” When I ask, “How are you?” that is really what I want to know.
I am not asking how many items are on your to-do list, nor asking how many items are in your inbox. I want to know how your heart is doing, at this very moment. Tell me. Tell me your heart is joyous, tell me your heart is aching, tell me your heart is sad, tell me your heart craves a human touch. Examine your own heart, explore your soul, and then tell me something about your heart and your soul.
“The Disease of Being Busy” by Omid Safi
Erica Staab 
Thank you for sharing this! It is such a simple way to convey love. I plan to adopt this practice for myself immediately. You are the best.
Thank you Lori! Yes, the moment I read it I heard my soul sigh (the universal sign for me that it is what I needed to hear :)) and knew it was something I wanted to refer back to… Practice, practice, practice 🙂
So happy to see your inspiring messages again Erica. This one hit home because it’s so natural to simply reply “fine” when it fact ones heart may truly feel the need to share much more. I am also going to be much more sincere when asking another how they are. Thank you.
Your words the other day inspired me 🙂 I almost put a P.S. to you at the bottom 🙂
I love this. Love love love. Thank you for sharing this gem.
What a ‘gem’ Erica! I’ll definitely be more cognizant of this from now on when asking someone how they are! So enjoy your remarks.
I would love to hear how that goes for you!! It is so fun to play with the way we are present in the world and to see what opens up for us when we are willing to try new things 🙂