For me, openness doesn't just mean a situation, but daily moments in which I must and want to be open. Whether with strangers or friends, I have to overcome the burden of revealing part of my life and engaging with the lives of others. When I'm having a barbecue with my friends on a summer evening, slightly tipsy, it's naturally easy to get to know and love new people. However, when I meet a stranger alone, withdrawn, it takes a lot of courage to radiate that summer lightness. Sometimes I wish people would only meet me on summer evenings, so I can be the open, warm person I'd like to always be.
