There is a darkness inside all of us that can wound others as well as ourselves. And, there is a light that we are afraid to show because we fear more pain. We let certain people only see one side of us because it feels safer than being whole. Whether we are a professional, family member, friend, or stranger, there are only parts of our hearts we feel we can show. We are not only afraid of our pride, envy, wrath, greed, lust, gluttony, or sloth, but we can equally be afraid of our tenderness, accountability, sincerity, and our ability to love with a full and honest heart.

