Post Secrets: "The Truth Shall Set You Free"

When the author of this story was talking about Catholicism, I found it kind of hard to relate to. I don't know much about any religions, so I can't really judge. I believe something is there, but that it is vast, indefineable, and unnameable. Sort of a belief that everything is one and that its all interconnected somehow. But I'm off topic, so back to the matter at hand.

While I'm not Catholic, I believe that the concept of confession is a good one. Personally, I don't think that it has to be a priest that you confess to. It could be anyone you know, or even just saying it to no one. The point is that you can get things off your chest. It doesn't just have to be "sins." It can be secrets, good things in your life, or anything in general that you need to talk about.

For some people, they just can't bear telling their secrets to anyone. If that's so, Post Secrets is perfect for them. You can get your secrets off your chest without having to reveal who you are. Its sad that we can't reveal our secrets for fear of what others will say, but its quite understandable. People can be very judgmental, and so its hard to tell others anything. Also, people have a tendency to gossip and spread secrets about others, some that aren't even true. Because of these undeniable facts of human nature, Post Secrets provides an outlet for necessary catharsis.

By revealing our secrets, even anonymously, it helps us to accept them and move on. You can say truths that you could never reveal to anyone if they knew it was you. For example, if you're from an extremely religious family, it would be really hard for you to say that you're atheist to them. When the author talks about the Catholic church she attended as a child, she talks about how it was "a magical place," because of the stained glass and statues. A lot of times its the atmosphere that creates the religious experience. In reality, the most amazing cathedral that exists and that can't hoped to be replicated is nature. The beauty of it is truly awe-inspiring, but rarely noticed.

The author talks about looking "for spiritual inspiration outside the Catholic tradition." While I don't believe in any of the religions out there, I can sort of relate to this part. I believe that whatever religion your belief's lie with, you should be able to choose the one that reflects what you believe, not what others think you should. Or if none of them are anything like your belief's, you shouldn't have to go along with any one of them. I guess I got on to a bit of a tangent there, so sorry about that. Well, hope I didn't bore you to tears with this blog. Peace out!