Old paradigm ideas have a tendency to come to the surface for re-evaluation. This affords those of us who happen to be conscious, aware, sensitive, new-thought visionaries quite an opportunity.
What does that look like and what are the opportunities it affords?
Well, it looks like some people bringing forth ideas that are very much not in our highest interest anymore. (In conversation, in public settings, on social media.) And a small percentage of people recognizing how damaging these can be. But these ideas have been embedded in our psyches for years. And the people who recognize the need for new ideas have been shamed and silenced for years.
Why am I telling you this?
Because I am one of those people who recognize the need for real, deep, lasting, authentic, heartfull change. And since you are reading this, you likely are, too.
But it can be so hard to speak up.
So hard.
Most of us have been conditioned from the womb and as children that our thoughts, feelings, opinions don’t matter. We are told to be quiet, to take it, it’s just “the way things are”.
That is not true.
Your thoughts, feelings, opinions do matter. They do. Your voice is important. My voice is important.
Speak up.
Tips for speaking up
- Determine if you have the right audience. Is the person or people you are considering speaking up to AT ALL open to your ideas or caring about your feelings or experience? If you know in your heart, the answer is no… Ok, don’t speak up to that person. No casting pearls before swine. That just opens you up to bad feelings and not wanting to do it again. Plus it’s a waste of everyone’s time. You are precious. Your time is precious. This feels like starting with a paradox, but life is full of paradox. So be it.
If you determine you have a reasonable chance of openness from your audience, try this…
- Be brave.
- Be kind.
- Use “I” statements. Say how you see things. Say how certain things make you feel. Give your perspective without blame.
- Let it go. You may or may not get the result you want from this audience. A positive result is great, but not ensured.
Whatever happens, it was a good practice for you. It’s a muscle. The more you speak up, the better your life becomes. The better your life becomes, the better life becomes for all.
You can do this.
Your voice matters. Speak up. Kindly. Bravely. Responsibly.
If you feel there is no one in your life who can openly and kindly hear your truth, find new people.
It’s a big world out there.
You matter.
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