15 Minutes of Truth

One of my favorite books is called Will Grayson, Will Grayson, written by John Green and David Levithan. It's hilarious, sad, and rings of truth. It deals with two very different boys with the same name who meet by chance circumstance. After that chance meeting, it changes them. One of the Wills likes this girl, Jane. He doesn't really come clean with her about his feelings until her ex-boyfriend comes into the picture. He has the idea to have 10 minutes of pure, unadulterated honesty. For 10 minutes, they both say the things they normally would never say to each other. They forget about political correctness or about hurting each others feelings. After the 10 minutes, they "go back" to their normal exchanges, but obviously the dynamic's changed.

When I read that, it kinda stuck with me. I propose that we all do that with each other at some point or another. Just sit down for 15 minutes and say everything that you couldn't say under normal circumstances. You'll be surprised at what comes out. A lot of it also has to do with being honest with yourself. Try having 15 minutes of truth with yourself. It's pretty interesting.