I am pleased to report back that the universe has provided me with a few situations recently that “tested” my mettle to say it as it is.
In a particular recent situation it would’ve been far easier for me to do the “polite” thing and just move on in a conversation. Instead I challenged myself to “say what was really in my thoughts”. Sharing the facts as I saw them and my feelings around the situation.
The outcome – I released my emotion and relieved myself of the burden of carrying that baggage around. I described very vividly to the other person in the conversation how vulnerable I was being and therefore how much I was choosing to trust them and believe in their integrity. As hard as it was it was also completely liberating.
Would love to hear from others about their experiences.