How are you?
Simple question, right? One you’ll hear pretty much everyday, probably several times. I’m sure you’ll have your automatic answer all lined up. Something along the lines of ‘Fine, thanks’ or ‘I’m okay’ or ‘Good’ or whatever. You say it without even thinking.
What happens if you do think about it though? What happens if you pause before you answer and ask yourself how you really are? Would your answer be different?
So I’m asking you – how are you?
Be creative, be thoughtful, but most importantly, be honest.
Now, if you think this is great, please get involved by either sharing this post or writing your own, spread this around the blogosphere, encourage people to be open and honest, show people how to care about each other! We can do this, guys!
So how am i ?? I’ve had a tiring day but still took some time to post here, it might sound cliche but I really find writing to be relieving me, so in simple terms I wasn’t good before but now I feel much better..😊😁
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I’m so glad writing helps you so much! It’s the same for me, actually.Would you consider doing a post on this? It would be great if you could share the idea! Thank you so much for commenting. 🙂
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Yeah sure, I’d be glad to share this great idea!!! …😊😊
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Awesome, thanks! I’ll look forward to it. 😀
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I’m doing so much better now than I was these past several months. It has been a long journey of acceptance, self-love, and showing kindness toward others that has brought me here, and through the ups and downs, I’m extremely grateful for everything I’ve gone through. 🙂 It blesses me now to look back and know that without those difficulties my family and I faced, I couldn’t have gotten to where I am today. ❤ This is such a thought-provoking post, Gracie! Thanks for writing it!
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That’s so amazing to hear, Maggie. I am so so so glad. I’ve been on a similar journey. I’ve gone from being really negative and discontent to someone who’s a lot more positive and feels like they have a lot more purpose. Thank YOU. Would you consider sharing this idea? No pressure though, 🙂
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❤ That’s so beautiful! Happy to hear you’re doing better, as well (: I’ll look into sharing it sometime this week!
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❤ ❤ ❤ Thank you sooooooo much, my friend! I'll look out for it. :0
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Great idea!
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Ah, thank you soooo much, Hannah! Would you consider sharing this idea? No pressure. ❤
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Sure!
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Thank you, Hannah! Looking forward to it.
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I am pretty good and enjoyed your post
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Brilliant! Would you consider sharing this idea?
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How am I? I am recovering. I am getting better. ❤
A few weeks ago I got really depressed and anxious, I started having suicidal thoughts, but by the grace of God I am still here and I am getting better. ❤
I did a post similar to this a while back, and I love this idea, more people need to be honest. And more people need to let others be honest.
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That’s great to hear. I went through something similar – discontent, negative, etc. I’m so so so glad you’re back on track. Thank you for sharing with me, Gray. ♥️♥️♥️
Thanks for reblogging on your WordPress site too. Means a lot.
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Reblogged this on Site Title.
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I am exhausted, quite honestly. 😂 School happens. Life happens. Wishes on stars don’t come true. (As in I don’t get an extra hour in the day to just spend on writing 😂) All that jazz.
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I know how you feel, Julia. Thanks for being honest. Wishing you all the best. XXX♥️
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Yay! Thanks!
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Wow. Life has been less of a breeze and more of a tornado for me this month. I’m stuck in a routine of studying for hours together and reading manga, which is sadly my only means of passing time these days. Terminal exams are not something to underestimate, go figure. 😛
I have also recently been thinking about how much I’ve changed in just a matter of months. It’s been a rather weird experience, actually, comparing the old, murky version of me to the cockiness I have developed. I’ve begun to see myself in a new light, I could say, and have begun to hone my not-so-newfound tomboyish attitude.😲
I’ve been spending less time with my laptop and more with my books, which is a good thing! And blogging and Design Pique set aside, I’m also finding a lot more time to write. Me? I am living in one busy world. 😉
So, how are you?
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Hiya! Wow! Sounds like you’ve had a pretty productive hiatus, my friend! I hope your exams went well. I’m super glad you’ve developed some more confidence and reconnected with your inner tomboyness. 😁😁😁
Thanks for asking! Yeah, I’m actually truly good. If you read my recent update post there’s loads of details, but I’m definitely a lot more positive after my rocky, discontent, negative stage. Teenage breakdown/crisis over! Phewf. I’ve got a lot to look forward to….go read my update post…..
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Sure have! Actually, they’re still on until the 23rd. 😁
Teenage crisises are annoying. Been there, done that. Don’t worry, it’ll wear out eventually. 😉 And yes, I should go read that post of yours.
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Ohhhh, you’ll have to let me know though I’m pretty sure you’ll have done super well (unless you’ve spent your whole hiatus reading manga lol 😂) Haha, yep. I think I’m over mine now. Touchwood. Though I’ll probably have another one at some point. Thanks!
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Yeah, of course! To be honest I’m not quite sure what I’ve been doing. 😂
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This is really beautiful! I think it is so true! I’m going to repost it!! One of my closest friends online(winks at her if she’s reading this 😉) and I, ask each other how we are feeling emotionally each day. I almost wish people would ask that instead out and about, I feel like it might make people more likely to be honest about how they are really doing. 💕
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Yay! Thanks, Lizzy. That’s brilliant that you made the conscious decision to do that. Well done you guys! I too wish more people would ask ”how are you?” with more genuinity and conviction. I agree!
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My pleasure! Haha, thanks from both of us! I believe she came up with it! 💕😉 Yes!
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❤️❤️❤️ Pleasure! 😀😀😀
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*winks at Lizzy* Idk if you mean me but I think we do this XD
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Lol! 😀😀😀
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Haha! *winks back* I meant, Gracie M., but I guess we do it too! 💖💖😘
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Heehee! 😂😂😂
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😂😝
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You guys are great and so supportive. I can’t thank you enough.
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Everyone on here is! WordPress is awesome!! 💖💖
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1000000% agreed!
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Hehe, I thought it might be Gracie XD yea, we all look after each other! 💕😉😆
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Well done you guys! See you’re pros at this already.
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Hehe 🙃 I always try to make sure my friends are OK cause I know what it’s like to suffer alone and it’s not fun. As sisters in Christ we should be looking out for each other more! I reblogged 😉💖
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Yes, 100% agreed! Thank you SO much, Hope!
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Haha, yes!! Yes, we do!! 😉😘💕💖
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I’m doing a lot better than what i thought I would be. Usually, I would have something to complain about but not much comes to mind. Tomorrow starts my spring break, and tonight is my last night of work for a while! I appreciate you asking so very much, and love this idea! 🙂
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That’s always good! Have a great break! Would you consider sharing this idea? No pressure. ❤️
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Thanks love, and sure! ❤
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Yay! Looking forward to it.
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Reblogged this on Sadie The Wallflower and commented:
Join in the conversation with Gracie and friends 😀
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I’m actually doing pretty good if I keep myself busy! I get lonely every so often but God is good!!! This is such a great idea, Girl!!! 💕💕💕💕
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Same! Exact same! Thank you! Would you consider sharing this idea? No pressure. ❤️❤️❤️
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Sure! I just have to ask my mom. 😉
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Of course! ❤️❤️❤️Thank you!
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Reblogged this on AG Doll Dreams and commented:
Hey, everyone!!! My friend Gracie posted this on her blog, and it was too good not to reblog!! So comment on below and tell me, how are you??? *hugs* 💕😄
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Woohoo! I can’t thank you enough, my friend!
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Reblogged this on Being Who I'm Meant To Be and commented:
GUYS. Check out this awesome blog post RIGHT. NOW. Thanks! Have a great day!
~Kaylyn
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Yayyyyy! Thank you SO much!
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My pleasure! ❤ 😀
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This is so great! I am really happy and glad about how my day is going, if that makes any sense. How are you? I just reblogged this post. Thank you so much for sharing this!
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Thank you, Kaylyn Grace! That’s great! Thank YOU!
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You’re welcome! Yes! No problem!
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Reblogged this on Thoughts of a Fangirl and commented:
Hi guys! You have to read this post Gracie wrote!
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Yayyyyy! Thank you SO much, Arabella!
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You’re very welcome!!! 🙂
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So true! I say, I’m good, way to often and I’m not even thinking about it!
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Me too! You’re definitely not the only one. Thank you!
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Great Post! 🙂
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Thanks! Would this be an idea you’d consider sharing?
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Wow, this is a wonderful post idea! 🙂 Thank you for taking for the take to remind all of us to take the time to think about how we’re doing. That sentence was a mouthful. XD
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Thank you so much! Would this be an idea you’d consider sharing? No pressure, btw. Thanks again!
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I am having a pretty great day! That’s what happens when for the first time in what seems like forever I get only a little homework 🙂
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That’s brilliant! Hahaha, enjoy yourself!
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I’m………….. sort of excited because I’m heading off to camp later!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh wow!!! That’s really cool. I hope you have a great time!
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What a good idea how are you!!.I guess I always say I’m ok whether I am or not as I don’t want to inflict my problems on other people . We all have different ways of expressing ourselves.xxxxx
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Thanks, Nanny! Yep, I’m feeling good. I’m kind of feeling like I’m in a bit of an in-between right now. I’ve got so much coming up in the future, but it’s just a little bit out of reach – if you know what I mean? Yes, we’re definitely all different.
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Love this post, Gracie! Honestly– one of the questions that is really hard to answer. But as an answer, I’m really doing good right now and enjoying every bit of my summer here in my home. Can’t wait to have new adventures and new places to go to, though. I hope you’re okay as well. x
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Thank you so much, Jirah! That’s wonderful. Would sharing this idea be something you’d perhaps consider? No pressure. XXX thanks again! ♥️♥️♥️
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What a fab post Gracie. Even if I’m not I say I’m fine, because really I am. I have so many positive things in my life that even if I feel a bit grotty they’re still there. So I’m saying I’m great and I mean it! xxx P.S. I will share on my FB page
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Thank you so much, Melissa! That’s a very interesting perspective. I hadn’t thought of it like that, but it’s so good to be positive. Thank you for sharing. xxxxx
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I know I’m a bit late, but I love the concept of this post!
I’ve been sick for a couple of days, so I’m feeling a little down, but hearing that new music from one of my favourite bands is coming out soon definitely cheered me up. And watching The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon earlier tonight was fun.
Thank you for such a thoughtful post, I’m going to reblog on my blog because I love it so much. 🙂 xx
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Of course not! Never too late! I’m so glad you’re feeling better. Thank you SO much for reblogging. Xxx
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Thank you! No problem ❤
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Hello, Gracie.
Today I have been messy, not mentally messy but physically messy, I am always mentally messy, this time rearing from the norm, I got very messy with grease from cleaning out someone’s bilge.
I have often thought about the answer and the question.
The question; “how are you” seems very strange, what does it really mean (literally)?
And the answer; “fine” well that’s a very narrow answer but not a fine one, it seems that what we say and what we mean are completely different.
I mentioned this to you a little while ago, maybe we should be about what we say and think about what we really mean.
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Hello to you Tom,
Sometimes it’s okay to be messy.
I agree with you!
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I’ll say hello in a messy way. Gracie, you to hello, but only sometimes.
Where is this spoken word happening and at what time?
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Cool. I’m emailing you with the details about the spoken word, Tom.
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Reblogged this on Write Away and commented:
Check out this really great post by Gracie!! Join the #howareyou project!!
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YAYYYYYYY!
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🙂
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I’m struggling really badly at the moment, and I’ve pretty much hit rock bottom. So, I guess I’m not okay or good. Just trying to work though it.
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Thank you for sharing, Maryam. Email me. We can talk. I’d like that, honestly. Lots of love. Stay strong.
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Sure xx I think I’ve got your email from earlier.. I’ll check. Thank you.
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No worries. Xxx
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Thank you!
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Yeah, so I think this is a fab idea, to let peeps know and inquire about their wellbeing.
Honestly, I feel great! The exams I had before school closed tired me AF and now that it’s summer, I feel pleasanter and happier and just…freer. I don’t mean to sound so cheesy, but that’s just how I feel.
*cue How Far I’ll Go*
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Thank you so much! That’s great! Yayyyyy! Freedom! 😂
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Reblogged this on Red Ain't Blushin' and commented:
A totally good idea. It’s what we ask normally, but it’s just out of politeness, but mostly out of habit. And our answers are practically always “fine”, no matter what we’re feeling.
Even when we know that all we need is someone to talk to.
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Yay! Thanks!
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I’ve probably already commented on this and I know I’m really late, but I’ve just started a blog series being open about my mental health and how I really am. Love this idea though!
~Emily xo
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Thank you, Emily! Yes, I’ve been enjoying that series. I love how you’ve suddenly opened up. That’s great.
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