In the movie Secret Garden there is a special key to the garden and once it is found they go in and begin to discover the beauty the lies dormant within those walls. I thought of my heart that way and wondered why someone didn't find the key or climb over the wall to see who lived within. I had this picture again this morning and thought of how my heart was never really seen until I began taking down the walls, open the gate and letting others in.
Perhaps if we wait for someone to climb over the walls, the truth is the relationship will be co-dependent because we see them as our rescuer who is responsible for our happiness. Authentic friendship, love, authentic relationship will evolve when I become vulnerable enough to risk. That sounds theoretical but for me it has been the truth. Only when I am willing to keep my heart open do others see who the real me is. It isn't for them to discover it - it is my gift to offer it.
Does it get trampled on? Yes. Does it get misunderstood - yes? Does anyone really hear my heart? Oh yes they do and those are the gifts of friendship that are very valuable.
Just some early morning ramblings.