The Blessing Of Being Frank Even When It’s Risky

by Allison Peacock on June 7, 2009 · 0 comments

in Life Lessons, Truly Healthy Living

Speaking your truth and having it heard lightens the heart.
Speaking your truth and having it heard lightens the heart.

Speaking the truth is so important to me.  Yet speaking up about an injustice that we’re not sure other people want to discuss is a hard thing; especially for a woman.

Assertive women get such a bad rap.  When we say things that others perceive as difficult or unpleasant we get called names.  When men do it, they’re being leaders.  At least this was often my experience as a younger woman.  Lately that seems to be changing.

This past week I was blessed to have my frankness about the subject I spoke up about well received.  And I was able to help a friend and cherished client out of a bad situation that was draining his well being. [click to continue…]

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