Share each other's troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2 NLT).
A window lets light shine through and allows us to see what might otherwise be hidden. This is what transparency is all about - letting the real self be seen.
While it's unwise to share our innermost thoughts indiscriminately, the greater tragedy would be never allowing our real selves to be known - especially to the one with whom we share our lives!
Transparency provides the only window!
Sharing regularly with another person is a deep expression of love and confidence. Listening regularly to one another as a trustworthy friend is hard to come by, also. But transparency provides the only window that allows you to see truly who you really are!
When a trusted other person really knows you - you hold no secrets from them, carry no pretenses with them, and live with no put-ons to fool them - yet still loves you, only then can you truly know your love.
© Dr. Paul Faulkner
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Originally published February 7th, 2023.
About the Author
Dr. Faulkner was the very first person of note and influence who shared his content with us at
HEARTLIGHT.org beginning in 1996.
Paul Faulkner taught on the Abilene Christian University campus full-time for 35 years. He was honored in 1982 as the university’s Teacher of the Year. He has written several books and was a much sought-after speaker and seminar leader along with his Marriage Enrichment partner, Dr. Carl Brecheen. Dr. Faulkner mentored many ministers and church leaders, shared his loving homespun humor and wisdom through many channels, and endeared himself to thousands. Our dear friend and mentor went to be with the Lord in 2022, but his legacy lives on in the lives of those he touched and made better.
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