...How are YOU, really?

I love people! I am currently a little captured by the reality that we are all unique, and God has put a strong desire in my heart to learn about people and hear their stories... to relate to them on some level... to know them deeper than the drive by 'wave' or the usual greeting 'how are you?' (which usually has no meaning at all, have you noticed this?). I strive to truly find out- "How are YOU?" It's been quite interesting to have people look at me quizzically when I verbally nudge them for more information. So, be prepared, my friends... to give me an answer other than 'fine' 'good' or 'well'... because I'll likely be asking "How are you, REALLY?"