Meeting Half Way Through

One of the highlights of yesterday's meeting was the realization that intimacy and connection is the work of 2 people together. We cannot create intimacy with another human being alone. We both have to meet half way through. In our talk, we mentioned how frustrating it is when we want to foster a connection with someone and we realize that we both are coming with very distinct agendas preventing us from connecting. We usually blame the other, but if connection is not happening, it is because we are both coming from very distinct points of view, correct? In this case, it doesn't matter who is right! It is just not connecting!

To create intimacy we need to at least do our part and start by making room for the other person. We need to empty ourselves at a certain level and allow the other person to take a part in our universe. And we both have to do the same!

If it is always hard to create intimacy and build connections, maybe it is time to consider our own agenda and the way we come to be in front of another person. Are we making room for the other? Are we present and ready to listen? Are we open to another point of view?

I believe if we put ourselves in this place of openness and emptiness, we will attract others that are ready to do the same. And intimacy will happen.

What do you think?