How Are You???

Sometimes I overthink about random stuff. Today my mind is asking, what's the point of how are you? Hastily answering "I'm fine" is incredibly common. I always hope for an authentic answer. When the tables are turned why can't I answer truthfully? Many times "how are you?" is simply a polite gesture. What if that assumption was challenged? What if an uncensored answer was given?

Why the hesitation to answer vulnerably? What's the worse that could happen? Possibly realizing the questioner could care less. Why care if they don't? They are not my people. My people listen and love. My people may say: 1. "Me too!." The week's "horror stories will be shared. Loneliness is dispelled and comfort is found in sharing pain. 2. A listening ear followed by encouragement. I'll notice those who don't care to hear my answer. They are not my people. I might find more caring and listening ears. My people group could grow. Now to put my thoughts to the test