what we see is a choice. we can literally stare at something intensely or not at all and receive no message or interaction back depending on whether or not we are consciously or subconsciously ready. in fact it just hits the surface and translates literally. what i mean is that in basic communication there is the sender of a message and a receiver of a message. depending on the environment the message could get muddled up with all the other noise within that space that the re

listen. forgiveness is hard. my wife reminded me of this. what are we taught? "forgive. never forget." and with the "never forget" part we hold on. when in actuality we must let go. holding on suffocates you. it literally holds you back. i am not saying let whatever happened off the hook and open yourself back up instantaneously. no. not at all. we are programmed to protect ourselves. so protect yourself but don't shut yourself down. that gives the other person all the power.