As I was walking around Memorial Park this morning and watching all the people pass by, I could not help but to think what I would see if I could lift the “sheet” that covers us all when we are out in public and really see what was going on with each and every person there.

One thing is for sure, it would not look like the people passing by me one by one.  Some would be angry, some would be sad, some would be really happy, some would be dealing with life threatening diseases, some would be giddy with excitement about the person they met last night, some would be thinking about their relationships, some would be getting ready for marriage….some for divorce, some would be thinking about how many pounds they want to loose and how that might make them happier or if they don’t loose them….sadder……. and some would be thinking about what I was thinking about them and on and on. 

I know that I keep a “sheet” over me every day and only show the world what I feel safe to show.  Over the years I have gotten better at being more transparent yet I know there will always be shadows, good and bad, in my closet.  I have learned to create safe spaces to be vulnerable in and I have also learned in those spaces how to show compassion to the others who dare to come and bare their sole.  There is a big price to pay sometimes when we get vulnerable and there is also considerable power in our truth and authenticity. 

My journey this life time is to keep taking that risk to be open, vulnerable, truthful, and authentic……EVERYWHERE I go…..not just where it serves me.  So today I am choosing to keep compassion in my heart for all of us who dare to be open and vulnerable and for all of us who are scared, confused, and aren’t ready yet……it’s never too late.