05/15/2026
In certain situations, you may have a feeling that you want to speak your opinion, but for some reason you keep quiet. Maybe it’s because you don’t feel like your opinion is valued, or you will make a fool of yourself, or it’s just not comfortable. Don’t let that stop you. Standing up for yourself does not make you an irritating person. Saying no to something that does not feel right does not make you mean. On the contrary, it’s in the expression of your voice, your opinion or your perspective that you can shine a light on a situation or intercede when something is troubling.
There are times when silence is skillful, when you know that what you say has no chance to pe*****te to the other person, and you choose not to waste your energy. But otherwise, never forget that you have a voice. Use it.
Let it be heard and speak your truth. Don’t let others control the way you think and express yourself.
The more you honor yourself, and come from an authentic place, the more aligned you will feel. If others don’t honor your feelings and your boundaries for whatever reason, the issue is not about you; it’s about them.
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