Embracing Our Embarrassment

Our Candor Can Give Others Courage

“We never throw an idea away because you never know when someone else will need it.”

– Art Fry, 3M scientist who helped develop the Post-it Note

Sometimes it’s good to bring our deep dark secrets to the light of day.

Years ago, I was recording the audio version of my book, “A Widow’s Awakening,” in my sunroom (audio version of book currently not available). It was a rather interesting experience, telling the entire tale into a microphone while Colin — the audio technician and a complete stranger — sat a few feet away listening carefully to every word.

Thankfully, Colin had read the book prior to our recording session. This came in handy when I got to the rather embarrassing passage about what I shall call my “Jesus Thought.” Have a listen:

Click here for AWA audio clip (1 min 30 sec)

When I finished reading the paragraph out loud, I leaned back and looked over at Colin.

“Well,” I said, “How did that sound?”

He smiled. “Awesome! When I first read that passage in your book, I thought to myself, ‘this lady is crazy’ — but in a good way! I mean…