How are you doing?

It is interesting to observe the variety of responses one will get from asking the question, "How are you doing?"

Some reply, as a reflex, "I'm fine, how are you?"
Some proceed to fill you in with the details of their day as if what they do is connected to how they are doing. 
Some give a vague answer like, "Oh, you know, life is crazy but things are good."
Some will undergo to actually ponder the question and give you an honest response.

What does the question mean, anyways? What kind of answer are you looking for when you ask it? Is it merely a greeting?

I think it's important to challenge people to really think about how they are doing and wait for them to give you an honest, thought-out answer. Dig deep.

My journal

My journal and I often have dialog about what is on my mind.

I anticipate some productive blog updates to post soon.