I always thought I went through life with my arms open and a smile on my face. Bringing people and opportunities to me. I even thought I was a trusting person, but now I am older I realise that while I have open arms, palms turned up in a “trust me” gesture I have my eyes wide open too. They say there is a reason why we close our eyes when we pray and kiss. It’s because it’s not what we see that’s important it’s what we feel. Perhaps my fear and insecurities (because like the rest of man and women kind I have them) it’s what I am seeing that gives problems. Maybe I should try life with eyes closed,at least when I am with those people who I love and trust, it just may make the difference between moments of fear and those precious moments of Joy. I know which ones I want more of in my life.