Light for Dark Corners

[Dan]

Honesty

Newspaper writers know that there's usually a
future story in the "dark side" of any person who is being
lavishly praised in the media. That's because almost every
person has a "dark side," or secrets that are carefully
guarded.

We should look for such dark corners in our own lives.
Most of us are not public figures fearing exposure, but
recovering people seeking to stay sober and healthy.

We can begin to illuminate our dark corners by discussing
our secrets with others. This does not necessarily eliminate
whatever shortcoming is involved, but our honesty is a step
in the right direction.

False pride may also play a part in keeping dark secrets
from others, causing fear that others might see us as we
really are. Thus, learning to confront and confess our dark
sides can lead to victory over both fear and pride.

I'll strive today to be honest about any weaknesses or
wrongs that I've been concealing. Under the light of such
honesty, my dark secrets can be transformed.

From the book Walk in Dry Places.

[Grimnar]

One of my "dark corners" is that I am always expected to be strong. That was expected of me when I was a kid so I learned to put on that front. Slowly I have been able to open up to a few people and show them my vulnerable side.