I recently read about openness and sharing being an act of courage. It takes a willingness to accept risk of rejection to make the leap and put yourself out there. Ultimately this courage is more or less accepted as being beneficial. However, the upfront cost usually limits most from trying it.
For example, to write a revealing blog post about something that matters to you, it is possible that somehow this could damage a relationship you have. Somebody may think poorly of your outlook. Your friendship could suffer a real setback. If you are always outgoing and promoting conversation at work, you have the real possibility of dealing with grumpy people that are not always ready to reciprocate your energy. So you can be quiet, and not risk it, or you can push on, and roll with the punches.
First off, I want to live with fearlessness. That there is much to be gained, through deeper bonds with those you care about, I am all but sure of. The struggle for me is being reminded about needing to open up, and finding ways in which I am prompted. Writing a blog is a great way. I just need to do it more.
Though, I am not being completely honest up to now, because there are always things that I won't share. In fact things, I think I am more limited than others, and this is something I might think about changing.
So what do you think? How much should you share? How do you hide from rejection, and to what extent is it healthy?
