21 November

Somewhere out there, a woman measures every word before unmuting. Her ideas are strong, her voice steady, yet she feels the weight of each pause, each puzzled look. She longs to be heard for her meaning, not her melody.

Somewhere out there, a manager listens closely, trying to catch every nuance. He worries about missing something important and fears appearing impatient. He wants to connect, but the effort itself becomes a barrier neither can name.

Consider this:

Understanding begins where curiosity outlasts comfort.