We all have little editors in our heads—the little person inside that says, “Don’t say that. They’ll be upset.” or “If you say that so-and-so will be offended.”
While monitoring ourselves is socially appropriate and necessary for everyone to play together nicely in this great big sandbox, there’s one huge thing to remember…
It is IMPOSSIBLE to say or do or think things that everyone will agree with.
Whenever you take a stand for something, there will ALWAYS be someone else who takes an opposite stand.
I call it polarizing—picking a side. A belief. A position. And then unapologetically allowing your words or thoughts or actions to speak for themselves.
Yes. For those that are new to disappointing people, this is tough. Really tough.
But soon you’ll learn that for every voice that opposes you, there is another voice somewhere else that truly and deeply appreciates your thoughts and heart.
Who will you choose to listen to today?