I\u2019ve learned a few things,
Not from books,
And not from the quotes we like to repost.
Instead, it\u2019s from sitting with people,
Listening closely to the stories
That rarely make it to the toast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, every time I talk to someone now,
I try to meet them there, not here.
So, I match how they move.
If they speak softly, I soften my tone too.
And if they rush, I adjust, like shifting gears on cue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why? Because people don\u2019t always remember what you said.
However, they\u2019ll always remember how you made them feel instead.
If they feel seen really seen,
Then they\u2019ll sit with you longer,
And gradually, they\u2019ll open up
Like flowers when the sun gets real and stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One time, I looked a man straight in the eyes. After that, something shifted. You see, people are drawn to those who \u201cget\u201d them. So now, when I can, I ask real questions. Then they smile. At times, I also ask for their opinion. And from there\u2026 Also and I can\u2019t stress this enough, Sure, it\u2019s old-school, but it still works. So, these days, I carry these lessons like a map in my coat: Because people aren\u2019t that hard to understand, So, let\u2019s talk, After all, connection isn\u2019t complicated, #WalkingShadowPoetry #SpokenWord #BeReal #EmotionalIntelligence #LetThemTalk #YouAreSeen<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I didn\u2019t rush.
I didn\u2019t assume.
Rather, I leaned into his space,
Not to intrude,
But just to say, \u201cI\u2019m here too.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tone, the flow, it all changed,
Like rhythm finally finding its beat.
He told me, \u201cIt\u2019s rare to be understood like this.\u201d
And just like that,
The air around us wasn\u2019t just air it became sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not the ones who fix,
Not the ones who judge,
And certainly not those who trick.
Instead, it’s those who understand,
Who stay present not just with words,
But by listening with both heart and hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Questions like, \u201cHow did you get here?\u201d or \u201cWhat made you choose that path?\u201d
Because when people get to talk about themselves,
They light up like sunlight caught in a photograph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They boast.
They breathe deeper.
They glow.
And as they speak, I nod slow\u2026
Letting it all flow.
Because the more they talk, the more I know,
And honestly, the more I know, the more I grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not necessarily because I need advice,
But because I\u2019ve realized asking is nice.
It shows them their voice carries weight,
That their thoughts aren\u2019t just background noise I tolerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They lean in.
They commit.
They begin to trust.
Before you know it, we\u2019ve built something,
Something sacred, from ordinary dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t forget the power of a real compliment.
Not the usual \u201cyou look nice\u201d we say in passing,
But the kind that actually lands:
\u201cI see you.\u201d
\u201cI value you.\u201d
\u201cYou matter, right now, in this moment, as you stand.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why? Because people crave appreciation.
Truth is, even I<\/em> do.
And when someone says, \u201cYou did great today,\u201d
I can\u2019t lie, I stand taller too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Match their tone.
Let them speak.
Ask them why.
Show them they\u2019re seen.
And slowly, just like that,
We go from strangers to something in-between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As long as you\u2019re willing to meet them where they stand.
We\u2019re all just walking stories waiting to be read,
Not just with ears,
But with our heads and our hearts instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not to respond,
But to relate.
Let\u2019s listen,
Not to win,
But to appreciate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s just human.
Of which sometimes, all it really takes
Is showing up\u2026
And speaking like one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n