09/24/2016

People say they want to know you, but they really don’t. There are too many layers, too many sides and it’s just too exhausting and uncomfortable for them to expend the tremendous amount of energy, time and dedication that’s necessary to earn the security clearance of “I trust you with me” required in order for you to physically be able to peel away your own layers…like clothing, exposing yourself to them. Very much like dropping your armour in the midst of war. Standing there alone on the battle ground, naked, wielding your sword above your head. Challenging them. They are not an enemy, but a threat to your survival, none the less.
An outstretched hand is a true sign of bravery and courage.
Standing immobile is like waving a white flag, admitting defeat. Your war is not worth their sacrifice.
You leave the field whole. Adorned once again in your armour, covering up the wounds no one has a right to know they’ve inflicted.