No Safety Net Required

My friend made herself extremely vulnerable a few weeks ago in church.  She shared something personal and unflattering about herself during God Talks.  She didn't neatly sew it up, no happy little ending.  It wasn't inspiring; it was an honest confession.  Honesty may be liberating, but I think I require a safety net because real authenticity feels like jumping off a cliff to me.  It would have been difficult enough to have been this transparent with a few of my closest friends surrounded by love, compassion, and mutual trust.  I walked away from that worship gathering encouraged by her obedience and boldness and challenged to rethink my need for a safety net.

"i hope that everybody can find a little flame
me, i say my prayers
then i just light myself on fire
and i walk out on the wire once again" - Counting Crows