How to make a new friend today

Make your day a little bit better, by making a new friend. How?

Start listening, not just hearing: pay attention to somebody today, even for 5 minutes. Make it about them, and not about you.

A magical thing happens when people are being made aware somebody listens to them. They open up, relax, smile. We need to belong together, and while listening to each other without rushing, we communicate. We build bridges. We start understanding each other.

It takes effort to truly listen, but it's worth it, because everyone needs a friend. Every day.