For the last several years, I have been actively searching for ways to be as open and transparent as I can be with myself and with others. This is important to me because I want to love myself and the people in my life as truthfully as possible.

Love is such a gift. It takes an incredible amount of our energy, and sometimes our courage to give and receive it. I don't think it would be possible for me to love myself or for anyone else to truly love me without as much honesty as I can muster. ...

- from tb at soulgardening

truth and love and openness and affection... risky, daring, and SO worth it.