Day 316 - If I had to

If I had to pick one thing to say over and over again, I would tell people to be authentic with each other. Be real. Tell people your hurts and your heartaches, as much as you tell them your happiness. Do not fake who you are or pretend to be perfect. Life is hard, share that with other people. Authenticity awakens love and friendship. It creates the most amazing conversations, and it can even save lives. Do not hide behind your perfect wardrobe, your stellar vocabulary, your job or your vision for yourself. At the same time, do not hide behind whining and self-pity. Laugh about life with people. Do not let others feel alone. Enjoy fellowship. Being authentic not only creates joy and satisfaction in your own life, but can also make an impact in someone else's loneliness or despair. Life is far too good to miss out while hiding behind that pretty wall you built. God created us to love authentically and my favorite relationships come from a true understanding of our hurts, heartaches, difficulties and imperfections. Every single time.