We Owe It To Ourselves To Be Honest

When we are honest and speak the truth, we honor who we are and we build the courage to face our challenges and live our dreams.

Many times we don’t speak the truth because of what it will require us to do, what we fear we will lose, what we feel we can justify, and the conflict we just don’t want to have.

It’s important to speak the truth when:

• You are misrepresenting who you are
• It’s contrary to an agreement or expectation that has been set
• It violates your values and what you believe
• The behavior is emotionally, spiritually, or physically harmful

When you don’t speak your truth, you miss an opportunity to:

• Get clarity and discover what could be a misperception or misunderstanding
• Present a perspective that prompts reflection and re-direction
• Draw clear boundaries on what is acceptable and what is not

Before you speak the truth – ask yourself:

• Am I clear about my motivation to tell this truth? Is it from a place of love or ego?
• Can I recognize the emotions and separate them from the facts?
• Can I consider that the truth as I know it is “my truth” and there is another possibility?
• Can I speak the truth in a way that is honorable and respectful?

It’s important that we move from speaking the truth to living the truth – that means we speak it and we expect others to do the same.      

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