VERY FEW THINGS ARE REALLY SECRET...

This week I want to talk to you about how very few things are really as secret as you think they are. It’s so important to be aware of this and to think twice before sharing sensitive information, or keeping secrets that could harm you or others if revealed. 

Have you ever thought a secret you keep is completely secure and known only to you? The truth is that very few things are as secret as we think they are. In this digital age of technology and information sharing, it has become increasingly difficult to keep things truly private. 

Whether a personal secret or a private conversation, there’s always a risk of it being exposed or discovered by someone else. Trust is very important, but so is being mindful of the potential consequences of sharing information meant to be confidential.

You may think a diary is a safe place to write down all your deepest secrets, but if a family member finds and reads it, you soon realise very few things are truly as secret as you thought they were.

Here are some other examples: 

- Do you believe your password-protected computer files are secure? If a hacker gains access to your information, you will soon learn that very few things are as secret as you may have hoped. - You may share a private conversation with a close friend, thinking it will stay between you, but when the friend inadvertently mentions it to someone else, you realise very few things are as secret as you had assumed. - Say you are trying to keep a special surprise party a secret from a family member; but if they accidentally see some party planning materials, you then discover how hard it is to keep things truly secret, as you had initially thought.

Whilst it’s true that keeping secrets can be challenging, it does not mean that all secrets are at risk of being exposed. There are still many ways to secure sensitive information and keep it confidential. And just because some secrets have been exposed, doesn’t mean that all secrets are vulnerable.

So, the next time you think you have a secret that is completely safe, please remember what I have said here and how very few things are as completely secret as you think they are. It’s important to take proactive measures to safeguard confidential information. Always stay cautious and mindful!