When Supporting Others Becomes a Mirror for Self Reflection I recently noticed something subtle but deeply unsettling. A friend of mine disappeared from social media. It may sound insignificant to some, but for someone who had been consistently present online for over four years, the silence felt loud. It was the first time I had seen him step away so completely, and instinctively, I knew something was not right. When I reached out, I learned he was not in a good headspace. T

When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?  Thich Nhat Hanh offers a truth many of us forget. Not being heard is painful, but being pretended to be heard is a deeper sting. The slight nod, the distracted “mm-hmm,” the vague sound that implies attention but lacks substance. We have all done it, and we have all felt it. I still remember a dinner with friends from a few years ago. It was meant to be joyful. We lau