Mr. Rogers once said,
The greatest gift you ever give is your honest self.
I believe that. Honesty is easy and free but might be the most valuable thing on the planet. Like time, or integrity, or honor…it doesn’t cost much to tell the truth. In this dipping economy, when the price of oil and corn and bread is skyrocketing and our homes are plummeting, something free is refreshing. Honesty.
How hard but how simple.
I had to be painfully honest this morning with an amazing friend. Not painful for her, but for me. The kind of honest that only left me out in the open, exposed and ready to be plundered. But she was beautiful about it and, she said, respects me more for my honesty.
I am hoping that this strengthened our friendship.
And when the price of gas reaches 10 dollars a gallon someday, at least there will still be a few cost-free things, like time and friendship and an “honest self.”
Mr. Rogers is simply rewording an overused cliche, “The best things in life are free.”
Ugh. Those moments are so tough. I’m glad your friend was great about it.
i just proofread what i would consier my most honest blog post so far – the kind that gives me no choice but to hold my breath when i hit publish – to go up this week. i don’t tell you this to get you to come read it. i’m just saying that you’ve hit me right where i am today:
honest.
vulnerable.
risking.
laying some stuff out there that just ain’t easy to say.
oh now that was funny.
the mysterious andrew is drew.
my husband.
he sometimes steals my computer and logs in.
yes.
the above is from mandy.
duh.
oh, friend, the strengthening will only continue! i love you and cherished all our time this week!
(am i decoding jane eyre or something by writing on your wall???)
Mister Rogers! I miss that dude. The new one just isn’t the same.
I’m so proud of you for being that honest person! Sometimes that can be the hardest place to be. It is easier to just leave things alone.
Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
Blessings~
Fran
It sounds like you handled the situation with your friend with love and gentleness. Still those moments are hard. I am sure it will strenghten your relationship.
Those are hard moments, but I totally agree–they define friendship!
Those are hard moments – definitely something I tend to struggle with. I pray God uses that moment to strengthen your friendships.
Good for you. And for your insight. Einstein once said, “Some of the most important things can’t be counted, and most of what can be counted doesn’t count.” or something like that.