I've been waiting for the right time to put up my all-time favorite song, "Stained Glass Masquerade" by Casting Crowns. I like this one so much because it powerfully describes me - in so many ways, its the story of my life. Endlessly striving to "look and act the part" - happy; competent; complete. The million dollar challenge for me is being strong enough to show my weaknesses.The song has two intertwined messages: Its not ok to be a hypocrite, putting a pretty exterior on a messy life. Its actually calming to speak openly of our faults. At the same time, we are also to be gentle and patient with the weaknesses of others, slow to judge.
This week, I've been faced with several situations where I've put on my happy plastic person face. In every case, the result was more difficult than simply being open, honest and direct. So I, for one, am ready to show people the truth behind the person they imagine me to be.
2 comments:
Thanks for being so open (and for sharing the music). What are the situations that make you want to "put on" the in-control face? What would your real face show?
Great question - The situations are varied, but the common theme is I don't want to appear scared or not "normal". I try to be a chameleon, taking on the color and temperment of my surroundings. My real face would show fear and pain and disagreement and genuine truth.
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