Pretending to be someone/thing you're not is exhausting.
Professional actors find contextually creative ways to be someone else. However, I wonder how many of us act, cover-up, pretend or simply lie about who we are on a regular basis?
Hiding the details about a surprise party for your wife is tiring but rewarding when it's over (unless she hates surprises).
Hiding the details about a financial loss, drug binge, character flaw, inappropriate relationship or even an unnecessary purchase can wreak havoc on our hearts, minds and physical health - ultimately our souls and the relationships we're tied to.
Lying is exhausting.
Maybe Jesus' yoke of eternal truth, living in the light and sharing in the freedom from the expectations that our culture, jobs and families place on us (directly or indirectly) truly is lighter than what we're currently acting out? Do your actions line up with your words - do your words line up with your beliefs - do your beliefs line up with Biblical Truth?
Bridges is bushed at the end of making a movie. At least he gets a break. Do you?
Passages in context: Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 5:17