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A few days ago, a friend and I went for a little hike. The weather was cloudy and there was a threat of rain. Still, we both agreed that spending some time together outside in the fresh air was worth the chances of getting wet.  Like our hike, our conversation was easy and pleasant. We…

I know that from personal experience, emotions are not something that can be ignored, yet neither can we allow them to have free reign in our lives. Emotions are something we were all created with and when we pay attention to them, we become more intelligent about ourselves and others. For instance, when I am…

My dad was a casual smoker. He’d go outside, usually after dinner, and smoke a cigarette while sitting on the front porch swing. As a little kid, his routine became my routine time with Dad. I’d climb up on his lap, nestle in against his chest and watch. I remember how his bulky, round fingers…

Being emotionally approachable is a good way to get hurt. It is also a good way to nurture and mature in the relationships that are important to us. Dependending upon our personal history, previous experiences, or personality, opening ourselves to others may be too big of a risk. We may have tried being honest with…