As much as I'm excited to start on this new adventure of blogging, fear starts to grasp at my stomach. What if I say something "wrong"? What if I reveal too much? What if people don't like the love I have for Rainbow Brite? Or any other loved 80's cartoon hero? What if..?!
Why do I fear? Lack of trust.
I'm a very honest person. "To a fault," as the saying, and my husband, goes. And it's true (Ha! More honesty!).
However, with honesty, it seems it's hard for people to understand. Though we ask for it, when it's given to us, it makes us uncomfortable and scared, when it's beyond our comfort zone. Think of the last time someone told you a really deep secret. How did you take to it? Was your response based on your own views? Ofcorse it was!
Example: "Dear friend, I'm gay."
Your response to this based on your feelings towards homosexuality.
Example: "Dear friend, I have sinned."
Your response is based on your religious views.
And example 3: "Dear friend, I love goats."
Your response is based on how kinky your friend is and/or your ability to take a joke.
I may not say the right things, but I will always try my best to convey my integrity. And if all else fails, if there's ever doubt, Ask or "watch my feet."
It's true. Honesty has become a rare commodity. Not necessarily rare in supply, but rare in demand.
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