Yesterday we went to see "The Sessions," a most amazing movie.  It is based on the writings of  Mark O'Brien, who is a quadriplegic, and who wants to be able to have sexual intercourse at least once in his life.  Helen Hunt plays his sex surrogate therapist.  I'll say no more.  I laughed and also wept.  I think what touched me so deeply was his complete vulnerability.  In a way, he couldn't help being so vulnerable, given the fact that his muscles didn't work.  But, he remained open to life and allowed his true feelings to surface, and, almost in spite of himself, was filled with hope.

Oh that I can bow down and surrender to my life and allow myself to be as vulnerable.