The Kindness of Reassurance

"One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say."
― Bryant H. McGill

Life has its moments.  During the most challenging times, what many of us want is for someone to accompany us during the tough part of the journey.  Just the companionship is frequently enough to reassure us that we can make it through.

Recently, someone I know spent time listening to a friend on the phone.  The friend was upset, but not about what she was ranting -- although she didn't realize that.  So the listener stayed on the phone, walked her through the darkness and reassured her that it would be okay.