Sharing life

Even though we do our best to share life with others, we often don't share our full hearts, even with those to whom we are closest. It's too easy to put on a show and pretend that everything is just fine or to give shallow answers in response to genuine questions. We worry that no one else will understand, that they do not struggle with the same problem or any problem or that there will be some embarrassment. However, those deep places within our hearts that no one knows exists remain and only on rare occassions will we allow them to seep out. It is an honor of sorts, when someone allows themselves to break down and share their deepest thoughts and struggles. I wish that it would be happen more often...me included. I pray that I am a good sharer of life and even more than that a good friend.