Listen to the man on the bus, the lady in the street, the mother in the queue or the boy on the bench. Everyone has their story, their tale to tell. The thing that is most pressing on their mind.
They’re getting a divorce. He’s lost his job. She hasn’t slept in weeks. His wife is in hospital.
And just for a moment your life crosses with theirs and in that moment, they tell you of their grief, joy or sadness. You can’t help or resolve their problems, but you listen and by this acknowledge that they are of value.