We should find out why our loved ones are sad.

Esther instructed Hathak, the king's eunuch attending her,

to find out why Mordecai was so distressed.

Mordecai told Hathak about everything that had happened to him,

including the exact amount of money Haman had promised

to pay into the royal treasury for the destruction of the Jews.

He also gave Hathak a copy of the edict issued in Susa for their annihilation,

to show to Esther and explain the situation to her.

He urged Hathak to instruct Esther to go to the king

and beg for mercy and plead for her people

(Esther 4:5-8).

When I meditate on these words,

I learn the lesson that we should find out why our loved ones are sad.

Additionally, our loved ones need to open their hearts

and share honestly why they are sad.

And when they plead with us,

we should listen attentively to their requests.