As we are reading, The Secrets Men Keep by Stephen Arterburn, there are several elements within his introduction which I appreciate. Perhaps the most intriguing and convicting of these is this statement, "Not one day goes by that a man doesn't think about something that no one knows but him--and that he often wishes he could at least talk about, if not deal with in a practical fashion." 1 Wow, if you have not been there allow me to make it clear, it is a troubling moment. I have found that even though I have made efforts at being completely transparent with my life the truth is I may only be translucent. Honestly, we recall things others don't know and wish we were able to unload the burden of secrecy into a vacuum which will provide great release. What is the problem? What makes us this way? Why do we keep secrets? I don't mean to be trivial, but remember what we used to repeat as children? Secret, Secret do not tell if you do you'll go to hell... Could this be tucked deep within our subconscious and indirectly causing our fear of revealing perhaps some of our deepest burdens. Hear me out. Perhaps, the hell we wish to avoid by not divulging our hidden weight is not the literal place but the hell of alienation, separation, disaffection and hostility. Let's be candid, there are people who say they want to know everything. But, do they? Is there a consequence for my transparency? Is there a hell to face daily because I want to be closer by revealing my fears, hurts, or even my mistakes? Am I making life and love tougher than it has to be?
I look forward to answering these questions as we continue to explore this book and pray to be better then I am.I'll Holla!
Your Servant,
Claude
** 1 Inquiring Minds Want To Know, xi
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