But before going on to that I would like to say a word about special times of vulnerability. A lack of support, a lack of connection with others who share our values, leaves us very vulnerable. When we share the gift with others we should try to impress on them the importance of finding or creating support. It is their responsibility if they prize the gift and do not want to lose it. But we, too, have the privilege of bringing the gift into another's life should sense some responsibil-ity to reach out in support even when it is not sought.
Some people are shy or preoccupied with many things.
They need some-one to reach out to them. Bad experience, particularly in the first days of our practice, can undermine our perseverance. This is especially true if we do not know how to handle such experiences. Sometimes this is taken care of if we take a little more time disposing ourselves for the Prayer. Some physical or stretch-ing exercise can be helpful here.