Now that my blog “Getting Intimate With Lois” has been here for a week, I have enjoyed reflecting on others’ reactions to the title! And….there are varied responses. All the way from “Absolutely awesome” to “Gee…I really don’t like the name of the blog”, and those who say, I did not understand why you named it that, until I read the description! The good thing for me is that people are reacting! And hopefully, in the process, wondering what intimacy means to them and how they experience it in their life!
The unfortunate part about this word intimacy is that there are those who equate it with sex. And the reality is that intimacy is about getting close to people in many ways, especially emotionally. It involves letting another see who you really are...”warts and all”, as the saying goes. Being vulnerable with those you trust and letting them know your inner most thoughts and feelings is not an easy thing to do, but an important element to strive for. It deepens relationships, and yes, it does bring hurt as well as joy.
Being authentic in a relationship means letting others know who you really are, what you are feeling, and what is going on inside of you. When you do that, you will find a connection, a bond that is strong. It is wonderful when you can relate honestly with others and respond to their reactions to you. It helps you to clarify what you believe and to know what changes you can make within yourself to have even healthier relationships. There are times when you will be hurt, or you will hurt others. But the joy comes in hanging in there together and working through differences as you express who you really are!
Welcome to the journey of creating more intimacy and joy in your life!
Unconditional love.
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