“Everything we shut our eyes to, everything we run away from, everything we deny, denigrate or despise, serves to defeat us in the end. What seems nasty, painful, evil, can become a source of beauty, joy, and strength, if faced with an open mind.” Henry Miller

• Why do we stay in denial? - fear, hard work, pain, 
• What are the benefits?  - healthier relationships w/ God & people, we are happier people, emotional intelligence grows as well as our trust in God.