Quote of the Day

I have always been aware of the fact that there are things running through my head that I don't generally say out loud. Someone, who shall remain nameless, has been cajoling me to think about this approach to life.

So why do I censor myself?

There are legitimate reasons for one to censor themselves. There is no reason to tell everyone every thought that flits through your mind. In fact I am convinced that this would cause one to be a social outcast if they said everything they thought. It would cause immeasurable difficulty if one were to take this approach and hope to live in a social setting. Having an active internal censor is a virtue.

However, sometimes I keep the wall up a little too high. Even for good friends I keep my cards so close to the vest that i don't allow them to really know me. I think this is the behavior that I need to adjust a little. In fact I think this blog is a little "cry for help". Part of me wants to be very open and honest. (Of course, anyone who thinks blogging necessarily implies honesty needs to have their head examined.)

When does self-censorship move from being a social nicety to an outright lie? When does this conceit, of internal censorship, become deceit?