2 words to stop using right now!

When someone responds to me with “no problem," I often feel that my gratitude has fallen flat. It was not received in any deep or meaningful way. I am left with a somewhat cold and distant feeling. “No problem” is not an optimal way to acknowledge gratitude. It does not touch our deepest longing to give and receive love and caring. Of course, the feeling behind the words is more important than the words themselves. And a warm, broad smile might say more than any words can. But words can make a difference. Cultivating a language that supports gratitude can deepen the intimacy we long for.