Headphones

Some people are so caught up in the details of their own lives, they don’t have the bandwidth to be concerned or curious about yours.

It may be a self-obsession or it may be overwhelm. You might not be able to tell the difference.

Either way, be at peace. You might feel overlooked, but it’s not personal. Some wear invisible headphones that play such a loud and complicated story, it’s hard to have ears for anything else.

When you encounter people like this — and you might encounter them frequently — give them a little grace.