In the spirit of continuing with the first Face of God - Unconditionalness - loving without Condition, I present to you the tale from the Real Love book by Greg Baer, M.D.
A Tale of Truth - The Wart King and the Wise Man
(Note: Again, the original story was taken from the Real Love book by Greg Baer, M.D.)
In a vast and prosperous kingdom, a young prince suffered from deep insecurity because of the warts covering his face. Mocked and ridiculed throughout his life, he withdrew into isolation.
When he became king after his father’s death, he forbade anyone from laughing at his warts. But his shame kept him hidden, often wearing a cloth bag over his head to conceal his face.
Desperate for a solution, the king sought out a Wise Man living atop a mountain. When he arrived and removed his bag, the Wise Man simply acknowledged the truth: "You have warts on your face."
Enraged, the king denied it, threatened the Wise Man, and fled in anger, falling into a lake where he nearly drowned. The Wise Man saved him, removed the bag so he could breathe, and reassured him that he was not laughing at him.
For the first time, the king met someone who saw his warts but did not mock or reject him. The Wise Man revealed that he, too, had warts and had once hidden behind a bag but had removed it to truly see the world and find people who accepted him.
Encouraged, the king decided not to wear the bag in the Wise Man’s presence. As their conversation deepened, the Wise Man assured the king that there were others in the world who would accept him, and their love would make the laughter of others irrelevant.
Realizing that he no longer needed to hide, the king left the bag behind and returned to his kingdom, seeing it more beautifully than ever. He found people who accepted him, and for the first time in his life, he experienced true happiness.
Powerful Message
So, what do you think of this story?
I feel it carries a powerful message about self-acceptance, vulnerability, and the healing power of genuine connection - Unconditionalness.
Let’s take a look at the main points, shall we?
Facing the Truth
The Wise Man does not offer the king an easy solution or magical cure. Instead, he helps him confront the truth: he has warts, and hiding from them does not change that.
Similarly, in our lives, we don’t fare well when we try to deny or run from our insecurities or wounds.
Please, give this some thought. Is there someone you want to be closer to yet you’re afraid of exposing all of you?
How does this make you feel?
What do you think, ready to give truth a try?
Here’s what Elvis had to say about truth, “Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time but it’s not going away.”
Choosing Visibility Over Hiding
By removing the bag from his head, the king begins to experience the world more fully.
The story suggests that hiding our true selves—whether out of fear, shame, or past wounds—only limits our ability to see life’s beauty and form real relationships.
As the Real Love book states: To become familiar with Real Love, you must first be willing to tell the truth about yourself, especially your mistakes and flaws.
Ever been there? In hiding? Afraid to expose too much.
How do you feel about the possibility that embracing your vulnerabilities and openly sharing your truth could bring you the same sense of freedom the king experienced? And in that freedom, discover true acceptance and genuine Real Love.
Shame and Isolation
Did you pick up that the king’s suffering is not just from his warts but from his belief that they make him unworthy of love?
His fear of ridicule keeps him isolated, just as hiding from shame can prevent people from forming genuine connections.
Think about someone who you are completely yourself with. Someone that you don’t need to hide anything from.
Notice how you feel even when thinking about being in their presence.
When I visualize being in my person’s presence I immediately feel at ease. It’s a homey feeling of comfort and belonging.
We all deserve that, don’t ya think?
‘I chose this picture because children epitomize Real Love.’
The Power of Acceptance
The Wise Man teaches the king that while some people will always judge or mock him, some will accept him as he is.
The truth is we all want to be accepted and when we find true acceptance from even a few people, it can free us from the fear of others' opinions.
Ultimately, the story teaches that self-acceptance and the love of those who truly see us can dissolve the power of shame, allowing us to live more freely and joyfully.
Allowing us to live in Real Love…
Allowing us to live in Unconditionalness…
Do you feel called to revel in the freedom of Real Love?
If so…
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Simply, you will experience all the beautiful and life-changing effects of Real Love.
As Maya Angelou so eloquently says, "Unconditional love is the only love that's worth having."
I’m happy to share more if you feel called to it.
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Okay, ready to go deeper with your love?
Inner Joy Compass Prompt:
Deep breath.
Please, let your curiosity out and allow your self-compassion to come to the forefront as you answer.
I’ve written these in first person so you can answer them directly.
How might my life change if I stop trying to conceal_______________?
One truth I’ve been afraid to share with others is _______________.
The part of myself that I’ve been hiding out of fear of judgment or rejection is ________________.
If I could speak openly without fear, what I would say about who I truly am is _____________________.
To embrace my true self more, one small step I can begin with is ____________________.
Did you have some emotions arise when you considered exposing your vulnerabilities?
If so, treat yourself the way you would a precious loved one, with compassion, kindness, and love.
To add to Germany Kent’s quote, “ "Never underestimate the power you have to take your life ‘love’ in a new direction."
Thanks so much for hanging out with me.
I appreciate you. 😊
With all my love,
Gloria