April 1, 2011

Indecent Exposure

When we bring attention to other folks faults, issues & insecurities; we are only bringing attention to our own.  It is our own mess that makes us try to bring attention to other people’s mess. 

I have seen that as long as others can keep the spotlight on us and expose our weaknesses; then that enables them to stay in dark; their weak areas hidden.  I have come to the conclusion that it is okay with me if folk want to point out my issues and such.  I now know that it is better to be transparent.  A major characteristic of integrity is to be transparent.  I don’t want to have any more secrets in my life.  When we take this stance then we become more secure in who we are and we don’t have a need to expose others.  Not that we try to cover up other folk’s issues.  We don’t make excuses for ourselves or others, but we come to terms with our past mistakes.  We in turn, encourage others to work through their issues, insecurities, and faults.  We do strengthen them and stand with them.  Rather than pointing out their weaknesses we point out their strengths.  This is the position I have decided to take in my life.  I encourage you to do the same.  Let’s protect one another and strengthen one another.