Last week, I had a bad day. I missed the bus, forgot my lunch, and failed a small test. I felt really low. During break, I sat quietly at a bench. My classmate Sara noticed and came to sit with me. She didn’t say much at first. She just asked, “Are you okay?” I started talking, slowly. She nodded, didn’t interrupt, and gave me time to explain everything. She didn’t try to fix the problem. She just listened. That moment meant a lot to me. Listening is powerful. Sometimes we don’t need advice—we just need someone to hear us. Sara showed me how to be a good friend. She didn’t check her phone or look away. She gave me her full attention. Now, I try to do the same. When someone talks to me, I listen carefully. I wait, ask kind questions, and show I care. It’s a simple gift, but it builds strong connections. Listening isn’t just part of conversation—it’s the heart of it.