I think there is wisdom in learning when to put voice to your authentic self and when not to. Not out of defiance or fear of rejection but knowing when it really won’t be heard or change a person’s mind. Is it worth the emotional toll?
My authentic self wants to speak up and share my opinion on various topics and yet I find myself sitting silently a lot of the time. I know I am living free when I speak up and share what is in my heart and on my mind without care of how it is received and open to hearing a response. When I am in knee jerk rebellion I just make light of the subject or even try to change the subject in order to avoid "being exposed" as opposed to what is being shared at the time.
Thanks, Elizabeth. With age, I've gotten better at recognizing my authentic voice but have to admit that speaking up, especially if someone may disagree with me, is sometimes my last resort. That said, I agree with you that it is very freeing to voice my honest opinions.
I think there is wisdom in learning when to put voice to your authentic self and when not to. Not out of defiance or fear of rejection but knowing when it really won’t be heard or change a person’s mind. Is it worth the emotional toll?
Yes Gloria! I love the 12 steps slogan
" How important is it?”
My authentic self wants to speak up and share my opinion on various topics and yet I find myself sitting silently a lot of the time. I know I am living free when I speak up and share what is in my heart and on my mind without care of how it is received and open to hearing a response. When I am in knee jerk rebellion I just make light of the subject or even try to change the subject in order to avoid "being exposed" as opposed to what is being shared at the time.
Thanks, Elizabeth. With age, I've gotten better at recognizing my authentic voice but have to admit that speaking up, especially if someone may disagree with me, is sometimes my last resort. That said, I agree with you that it is very freeing to voice my honest opinions.
How do you know for sure whether you are living free or in knee jerk rebellion? I sometimes find it confusing!