I'm learning a new kind of art, it's the art of asking questions. I've realized that people, including myself, could really grow in this area.
As a society, we desire to be known, whether you know it or not, you want to be known. I had a girl ask me one day, "What do you think about as you walk around campus?" I was shocked by this question, truly amazed. The beautiful friend who asked me this question is intelligent, funny, has great stories, yet put those aside because she desired to know me.
I think it's time to step up. To think past "How are you?" (which p.s. the only acceptable answer is, "Fine, How are you?" or something else short and sweet that doesn't really tell how you are doing. Additionally, I have found people will ask and then be halfway down the road by time you get a chance to answer---rude!) Also, I want to think past, "So, what do you do?" "I'm a lawyer, a flight attendant, a teacher, ect." Big whoop. I honestly, care more about who you are, rather than what you do. SO I want to know, What makes you happy? What do you enjoy doing on your free time? Who is your favorite character in any movie or book? Why? And then I want to listen to the answer.
I want people to know me. I want to be known! There I said it, I said a vulnerable thing, I have a desire to be known. I heard this question yesterday, "Who, outside your immediate family would you dies for?" Then, the follow up question was, "Who outside your immediate family would die for you?"
Being known is something I value and desiring to know others is something I want.
