"to define me is to limit my ability and my possibilities are endless" - Elle

Illuminating Your Life: Transparency

January 31st, 2012

trans·par·ent

[trans-pair-uhnt, -par-]

adjective

1. having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can bedistinctly seen.
2. admitting the passage of light through interstices.
3. so sheer as to permit light to pass through; diaphanous.
4. easily seen through, recognized, or detected: transparent excuses.
5. manifest; obvious: a story with a transparent plot.
Until recently the above definitions of the word transparent were the only definitions that I knew. Then President Obama came along and gave a speech in 2009 which changed the definition of the word. You see he described transparency in a social context, and ever since then the amount of people who  lack transparency has become increasingly noticeable.
Here’s the way that the word transparency is described in the social context:
Transparency is operating in such a way that it is easy for others to see what actions are performed. Transparency is your accountability for actions and messages conveyed.
Sound simple enough doesn’t it? In layman’s terms, transparency is being real.
So for today’s illumination moment I urge you to show the same face that you do in private to the world in public. Take accountability for your actions, accept the reactions and show the world the REAL you.
With the world at our fingertips and the ability to change our appearance with the cut of a knife, it’s becoming harder to tell who’s who in a world where the only constant is change.
So open up and show the world the real you, good or bad, rich or poor. The you that you are is the you GOD intended you to be- so love it!
xoxo
Elle
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2 Comments

  1. Odis Abrom, February 1, 2012:

    I like this post, enjoyed this one thanks for posting .

  2. elleoque, March 18, 2012:

    You are very welcome!

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