Not only have I kept it secret, but I believe at some times it is prudent to do so.
Most people aren't ready for personal development. I don't want to upset their reality too much. This is one area where i have to be asked about it first. If somebody else asks me about it or has a clear interest in personal development, I'll discuss these things, otherwise I don't bring it up.
After awhile, however, I hope to find friends who are on a similiar path and start moving towards like minded people. Just for now, my friends help me on my path by solidifying my beliefs and actions if they challenge them.
Remember the old saying 'when the student is ready, the teacher appears?' well, the teacher was there all along giving advice, and the student just rejected him all the time, so the teacher gave up and waited for the student to come around and be ready. In this area, I act like the teacher.
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