Do you ever wonder if there is any hope at all? Ever think the forces of the universe are messing with you big time, trying to bring you down.
Forcing you to bring forth your greatness?
But as we know, greatness isn't measured by what we achieve. Greatness is measured by what we overcome. And to overcome, we need other people in our lives that can pick us up when we are down.
The only way others can help us is when we start with truthfulness, all the time - no matter how much it hurts. All these mind games we play only hold us back. They hold us back in our romantic relationships, they hold us back in our friendships, they hold us back in life in general.
How many people in your life are you truthful with?
How many people do you tell exactly what's on our mind?
How many people tell you what's on their mind?
Unfortunately one thing that stops us from having truthful relationships is summed up in an old deodorant commercial from the 80's:
"Never let them see you sweat."
We are so embarrassed, ashamed, guarded about our fears and doubts. We hold back from being honest with our parents because we don't want to let them down. We hold back from being ourselves with our boy or girlfriend because we fear they will reject us if they knew our darkest thoughts and fears. We hold back from leaning on a friend because we think they can't hold the weight.
But, if we want to succeed in life, we must have at least one or two people with whom we can be open with, with whom we can share whatever it is that we are. This path called life is not meant to be walked alone. It's meant to be shared.
This week, open up. Let it out. Have the courage to be weak. Talk to the people who love you and let them help you. The truth is, if they are really there for you, they will love you even more.
They will love you because you are true.
They will love you because you are real.
