We all have thoughts, opinions, ideas and questions. What we do with all that is what makes us stand out from the crowd. Too many times we keep our mouths shut out of fear or exasperation. We are not sure if people really want our opinions or are they happy with the way things are going? Will they listen, get angry, agree, disagree or simply ignore us? Will we have courage enough to speak up, or do we simply sit on it all out of fear?
Sharing what is on your mind can be a scary prospect. It may cause conflict, it may bring tears. It may surprise someone and cheer them up, it may make them laugh and lighten their load. Opening your mouth may create a divide between you and another, or it may end a relationship completely. It takes courage and chutzpah to put it all out there and let the world know what you really think. Once you say it you can never take back those words.
Will the words you speak make things better, do they serve your purpose, or will they hurt someone else? Are you speaking them in anger, or out of spite? Are you speaking them out of love and service? Does it matter to you if they harm? Does it matter to you if people will be injured by what you say? Words leave wounds that never heal. They haunt us and play over and over and over again in our heads. Are you prepared to do that to someone else? Just because you want to say it does not mean you need to say it. Sometimes the strongest voice in the room is the one that remains silent.
Before you speak be sure you understand the power of your voice. Use your power for good and not evil. Use your voice wisely.
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