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What does it mean?
A confession of carrying too many secrets.
In plain terms
Secrets weigh heavily.
What can you take from it?
Too many secrets isolate you.

Where it applies

  • personal reflection
  • interpersonal dynamics

Putting it to work

  • share selective burdens
  • evaluate privacy costs

Questions to consider

  • What do you keep secret?
  • Does secrecy isolate you?

Another view

Some secrets must remain hidden.

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