tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37091954.post116912836756619426..comments2024-03-07T02:42:15.115-06:00Comments on Morning Rush: I KNOW A SECRET...ABOUT YOUTerry Rushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16143128192380736154noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37091954.post-1169837713625080452007-01-26T12:55:00.000-06:002007-01-26T12:55:00.000-06:00I don't know if you go back and read these comment...I don't know if you go back and read these comments on your old posts Terry, but your words from this post were exactly what I needed to read. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37091954.post-1169249178586815672007-01-19T17:26:00.000-06:002007-01-19T17:26:00.000-06:00You continue to make me feel good about myself, ev...You continue to make me feel good about myself, even though I'm nothing special. They say that laughter is the best medicine. I find that when I open my mouth and say something ridiculous, it often breaks the ice. Someone is bound to say something ridiculous... it might as well be me :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37091954.post-1169136476395816242007-01-18T10:07:00.000-06:002007-01-18T10:07:00.000-06:00I have the fear when I meet beautiful people...why...I have the fear when I meet beautiful people...why would they want to talk to me...I am much more at ease with "average" people.<BR/><BR/>I also fear the intimacy Matt talks about. I would prefer you believe your illusion about me than to really horrify you by letting you know the real me. I think my fear of exposure sometimes comes off as "haughtiness"...I need to overcome this in my life.Donna Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591270068580850954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37091954.post-1169133847894473492007-01-18T09:24:00.000-06:002007-01-18T09:24:00.000-06:00There is a definition of intimacy that goes like t...There is a definition of intimacy that goes like this: "Freedom from anxiety in the presence of vulnerability." The only way to develop real intimacy is to put yourself in a vulnerable position and be met with a warm and accepting welcome. It is true in marriage. It is true in friendships. It is true with God.<BR/><BR/>In marriage, we certainly are vulnerable in a physical way but also in an emotional way. When that vulernability and display of our foibles and insecurity about ourselves is met with unconditional love and acceptance the intimate bond of marriage is tightened.<BR/><BR/>With God, we become vulnerable through prayer. In prayer we expose the core of our lives to God. We even show Him the messy areas of our lives and what does He do? He meets us with love and acceptance of who we are, not what we have done. What develops? Intimacy and trust.<BR/><BR/>What does that mean for friendships? As with marriage there is a give and take of who is vulnerable and who is accepting. When one is vulnerable, the other accepts and visa versa. What is the take home lesson? When someone is really open and honest with you, don't blow it. Don't put them down or be judgmental. Love them and accept them and your friendship will deepen.<BR/><BR/>We are all the vulnerable one at times and the accepting one at times. And over time intimacy develops. But you have to be willing to be vulnerable and to withhold judgment.<BR/><BR/>Just my 2 cents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com