Many people talk frankly and revealingly to those close to them, particularly in times of stress or grief. They assume that what they say in those moments of frankness will be kept private and confidential.
Let’s today be grateful for times when we have been able to unburden ourselves to another, in complete trust that what we say will be kept private; and accept with joy and with full responsibility the privelege of listening to the troubled thoughts of our friends and confidants.
In that special time you are there for them, safe in the knowledge that they will be there for you.