Curiosity

When curiosity is the motivating factor in asking a friend for information about an emotional pain they are experiencing, it might be wise to silence that desire to know until the question can be asked from a place of compassion? More often than not, idle curiosity produces flippant responses and brings more pain as well as a sense of aloneness. Compassion, however, conveys concern and a desire for the wellbeing of the one hurting. Words spoken from compassion bring healing, even if that only means the wounded souls knows they are not alone in their pain. We all hold a different thresholds for pain. Pain does not define whether or not a person is strong or weak. Pain speaks more about a wound than the one who bears it. It's always helpful to remember, a friend who is in pain, first and foremost, needs a friend. Be gentle and treat others how you would like to be treated.