As I said in a previous post, I'm not a fan of resolutions. I never keep them so why bother, right?
Not this year.
This year is the year of "say what you need to say." There is a Dr. Seuss quote that I particularly like.
"Be who you are, and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."- Dr. Seuss
Sometimes I feel like we censor ourselves too much, even around our closest friends. Now, of course, censoring one's thoughts have a time and a place, but in general, why are we afraid of saying what we need to say? Are we afraid of what our friends are going to think? Are we afraid that they will like us less, or be angry and never get over it?
Get over yourself. Most people are dying for the truth, and the only thing that makes them mad is that they KNOW the truth was withheld from them! So instead of bottling everything up, just let it out as it comes. Be kind about it, but say what you have to say. A momentary flash of anger is a lot easier to deal with than a lifetime of regret or worse, a grudge.
Keep in mind, there is a difference between tactful and brutal honesty. It's up to you which one you'll practice.
Honestly yours,
Nay
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