When evaluating how open-minded, creative, kind or intelligent someone is, it’s best to focus on their energy. Their history, accomplishments, credentials and pedigree can actually distract you from the aspect of them that impacts you most. Words, resumes and stories create identities that indicate how well someone has jumped through the hoops created by society. However, the litmus test for determining whether or not to spend time with them is how being around them…

Makes you feel.

Steve and Jarl