People often have a hard time opening up to others because they think it's something they must do on their own. But asking for permission, feedback and appreciation can help you deal with the emotional burdens that come from not being able to open up yourself. The legend of mercurius is saying how do we motivate someone else to open up when they seem closed off or isolated? We don't necessarily want to motivate them. What we want them to do is feel safe. And as you form deeper relationships, it becomes easier to open up, right?