As I was thinking about what to write for my third post, I read an article about an author who wrote about something personal that had happened to her in her life. She said for so many years of being an author she never wrote about something so personal from her life. The reward was liberating just from being Honest. I always felt that "the Truth would set you free." But how candid should one be? As I read the news feed of my many 'fans' on Facebook, I think "oh my how personal are we getting!" I am not talking about my ghetto friends I grew up with in the projects, but some of my most educated elite colleagues. And we are not talking about their debates over politics or religion, but personal issues regarding their relationships. I mean really?! Is there nothing else you can probably write about that can possibly help or inspire someone?!
I must admit I am guilty of this "honesty" thing as well. Just a few weeks ago I wrote about a personal dilemma I had with regards to a surgical procedure I elected to do. Although I was not proud of this decision, none-the-less I felt it had to be done. Mind you, I posted updates of this outpatient procedure that ended up into an overnight admission. I mentioned how I hemorrhaged and needed a blood transfusion, but refused it. I never mentioned what the actual procedure was but I knew one could add 2+2. Was it rewarding? Not the least liberating confessing my sins on a social networking site among 700+ friends. However it did feel comforting to know people actually cared when they commented on my posts.
So is it worth telling the truth and being honest? My guess it would be an individual choice...
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