I find suggesting possibilities more useful. There seems to be an attitude that advising is overstepping peoples independence :-\

But should make sure they didnt fall when moved away from our eye sight

Most times i think people just need to vent and hear the solution come from their mouth.

very well said :) hard to do, but much more peaceful

something, I mostly prefer to do.

Most just want an ear for awhile

Two things to add: 1. the old: "Give a Man a Fish, and You Feed Him for a Day. Teach a Man To Fish, and You Feed Him for a Lifetime"
2. Advice is to rendered on only two occasions.. When it's asked for and when it's a matter of life and death.

yep

it's not our biz to guide or teach them. We should tend to ourselves

Nice way to look at life