This is incredibly profound. I think that people often respond with pointless positive platitudes because they want to feel like they’re saying something appropriate, almost to comfort themselves. In general, in conversation, the focus is on saying the right thing in all the right places rather than on actually processing what’s being said.
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An educator, philosopher, historian and poet who is passionate about education reform, human potential, nature's healing power and the practice of mindfulness.
