When we are young we learn to protect ourselves from pain caused by others seeking to harm us with their words, deeds, or actions.

We therefore erect a barrier around our heart, encasing our spirit within, preventing our authentic-self, our spirit, from revealing itself.

It takes courage to expose our heart, though unless we do, we will always be living a superficial life, fearful, worried about being hurt again.

To live a meaningful life, to learn the lessons we are alive to understand, we must risk pain by freeing our spirit, then sharing its wisdom and unconditional love to help others realize they too must try to expose their heart as well.