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Not settling for less than what you desire from your relationships can be the equivalent of walking a tightrope. It is a delicate balance . . .
Have you ever "inserted foot into mouth"? I've often wondered where that saying came from, but I have definitely been there and done that!
Speaking the truth requires guidance from within before "inserting foot into mouth" and ending up creating conflict or tension as a result of saying something off the top of our head and overlooking another person's feelings.
Don't we sometimes sacrifice our own truth for fear of hurting someone's feelings or starting a conflict? At that point, we are not being true to ourselves . . . tipping that delicate balance and creating another type of imbalance within ourselves.
Living with integrity and behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values, speaking in a compassionate, straightforward manner will ultimately result in becoming less guarded about our feelings and those of others.
By all means, communicate honestly and speak the truth, however, be conscious of how you communicate those truths with others.
Always be true to yourself!
