How mindful communication helps you break free from surface-level interactions

“How you doin’?” might be one of the most iconic lines in television history. It’s witty, it’s charming, and, surprisingly, it’s mindful.

Wait…what? How is Joey from Friends’ pickup line possibly mindful? 

That’s the thing many of us aren’t aware of—mindful communication isn’t only listening intently. There are other aspects that make it so enriching.

“It requires you to be intentional, vulnerable, and respectful so you can create a safe space to connect,” says Neelam Verma, the founder...