From the Inside

“The truth is the shortest distance between two points.” A statement I recall from reading a speech by Reverend Moon. Is it true? Typical situation: A friend, colleague, coworker, family member or acquaintance walks up and asks you, “How are you?” “Should I give you the short answer or do you have five hours?” you respond. It is a thought going through my mind whenever I am asked. “The short answer.” “I’m fine.” Am I fine? Am I simply being polite? Is it honest? Is it the truth? Am I fine in regards to any responsibility, or job, I am being asked to take on and oversee? Did I say that? “I am fine in regards to the task at hand.” “I am fine in that I am happy to see you.” These may be closer to the truth, qualifying in what regards, ‘I am fine.’ “I am sick.” “I am tired, but okay to work.” Also more descriptive, more honest and closer to the truth as to “How are you?” Now, “Do you have five hours?” If you chose those five hours I susp