How are you?

I have long disliked the "how are you" question. The only thing I dislike more is how was your day. I don't know why. I guess because at the root of it, there is the need when responding to talk about myself. Granted, I could just be generally vague and dismiss the question but most of the time I'll feel guilty if I do that. I have tried being flippant, I've tried ignoring the question.  I heard a response today that made me smile.  "I'm blessed!" This was the response to my dutiful reciprocation of greeting.  While this was an awesome response, it is certainly not something you can say if you don't mean it. For today? How am I? I am blessed!

PVUMC