It’s easy to tell others
“be humble.”
Until you experience a moment,
when it feels as if “being humble”
will bring about
your own demise.
It’s easy to tell others
“listen.”
Until you experience a moment,
when you feel so unheard
that you want the other person to listen
first.
It’s easy to tell others
“appreciate.”
Until you experience a moment,
when what you appreciate
is not what they want to feel appreciated
for.