SECRETS
I’ve learned many secrets in my lifetime. Some are too hot to handle. To me a secret between two people is sacred. Only sometimes secrets reveal themselves in unexpected ways. I believe we all have secrets, and some we never shared with anyone except ourselves.
I don’t think secrets are bad if they keep people from despair. I was a secret
for a hundred and twenty years. Now many of my historical secrets have been revealed while others will remain hidden within my walls. Secrets can be happy or sad, depending on one’s circumstances. Secrets can even be serious or embarrassing. Sometimes they might save lives or destroy them.
To tell or not to tell a secret is a question I’ve often asked myself while telling my tenants’ tales. I’ve learned what it is to be a human although I’m really only a building with a human perspective. I’ve tried to be understanding and kind when privy to secrets. They have sometimes inspired, and sometimes disillusioned me. I’ve learned to respect and sometimes fear knowing them.
Most of all I believe secrets can help us to survive tragic situations. And if the bearer of a powerful secret can make the world a better place, it would be worth sharing…
Best,
FRED