Function: noun
2a: fairness and straightforwardness of conduct
Goethe said "what is uttered from the heart alone will win the hearts of others to your own." Now, I am not certain that being honest will win you any such love or admiration, but I can attest that it feels fantastic. To reference the age-old cliché, the truth really does set you free.
I recently was compelled to bare my soul (if you will) to someone who has been swimming around my brain for what has felt like ages. There wasn't any particular motivation in mind, no expectation of anything in return, but for some reason or another I just had to let it (the "truth") out. I have to say - I feel great! I know that nothing will come of my honesty, no hearts will be "won," no mountains moved; but just knowing that I put myself out there, that I was completely true to my heart, is a sensation I would not trade for anything in the world.
To quote one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands:
It is true what you say,
that I live like a hermit in my own head,
but when the sun shines again
I'll pull the curtains and blinds to let the light in.
Although writing a pseudo-autobiographical/self-explorative blog would suggest the contrary, I actually keep mostly to myself. For every thought that I share there are countless more that go unspoken. I wander the earth as a waif, unclaimed and unaccompanied, and for the most part, I am happy with that. My ever-running mind entertains me with dreams and schemes and ponderings. But, I suppose, it is necessary to let go of my reclusive ways and open up every now and then (right?). My recent avowal was a small attempt at letting some "light" in. And, boy, do I feel light!
Since I seem to be on a quotation kick, it won't hurt to mention that Thomas Jefferson said honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. Now, I don't know if I feel any wiser, but given my recent focus on the pursuit of wisdom and growth, I am quite happy to embrace this idea. Whatever the case may be, I can tell you, reader, that I feel joyful, liberated and at peace. So whether honesty brings you love, freedom, or sagacity: speak true, and speak free. I did, and it has made all the difference, dear. I tell you true :)
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