Under the Covers & Naked.
“Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them up, at least a little bit.” Edward R. Murrow
What is it about truth that folks don’t like?
Isn’t it the truth that finally sets us free?
Gloria Steinman said it sets us free but it pisses us off first.
No wonder we kill prophets.
Dorothy Thompson said, “Fear grows in darkness; if you think there's a bogeyman around, turn on the light.”
If we flip on the light we may find ourselves exposed and hopefully we will no longer have to be afraid of being naked in front of the imaginary boogeyman or bogeywoman.
Why do we insist on hiding beneath the covers?
8 Comments:
Your post made me think of an old Hasidic tale I heard concerning the relationship between Truth and Story. Rather than fill up your comments, I posted it over here.
People who participate in 12-step groups frequently find that the most unpalatable truths seem more tolerable when surrounded by the story of someone's experience, strength and hope.
I wonder why too. Sometimes even when the truth is good I find myself holding onto it, like it is a precious thing I can't let go of...does that make sense? I think I let Satan use me in this way, he knows I like to keep secrets....
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straight to the point! I love it. 2005 has been the year of becoming more visible, but over the Christmas period I've come to realise that being visible means being vulnerable to a point that is downright scary.
Your post has encouraged me to move on. The truth of Jesus Christ sets us free- again and again and again
be blessed and thanks :)
Why do we insist on hiding beneath the covers
lack of trusting maybe?
I seem to give/share (anything) just so much then go under the covers. Although as of late i am leaning towards being more visible. We shall see what 2006 brings.
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I have always enjoyed your posts, they have become my devotionals. Somehow you always seem to hit where i am at. Thanks for sharing
Peace and Grace to you.
Your post reminded me of my dream last night where I stood naked before a member of my parish, and felt no shame! A first! I am glad to see this post. I have another friend in my parish who often talks about being naked and I thought he was being perverse but I was wrong. Keep on blogging!
i think it is easier to hide where we are most comfotable than it is to be taken out of our comfort zone.
we are comfortable in the shame and fear, it is what we are used to. we seek out those feelings that keep us where we are instead of daring to move forward because it would involve risk and ~gasp~ move us away from our comfort zones....sort of a "God do Your thing in me, but don't make it feel too awkward...."
(said the girl who still dresses in the dark...)
We are already uncomfortable, or afraid of God seeing our sin or shame. (Adam and Eve hiding under a tree) It is easier to be in denial to God when people are not confirming your fears.
I think we hide because we believe a lie. We believe,that were we to expose our hearts, everyone would see our shame. Truly though, God says He has given us a new heart and that our sin is no longer who we are. The enemy does not want use to be exposed, for the brightness of our shining.
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