Be Honest and Open
The only way people get to know us is by what we show them. It is so tiring trying to be someone else that we are not. If we can trust that it is of the utmost importance to be honest and open about what we like, dislike, have an opinion of, don't care about, love, don't love, enjoy, elate over or can't bear to be a part of, then people who respect us and care about us truly will be more cognizant (s or z?, I chose the z. I don't get to use that letter often enough!) of who we really are at that moment.
Of course we need to be prepared that if we are all of a sudden being more honest than ever before we may have a period of change in people's reactions toward us. The preparation also needs to be in the awareness that some relationships may change. So, there may be a period of flux or separation of relationships.
The rewards, however, are amazing feelings of real self love and awareness. You will feel #1 in your world. You will feel validated and heard. You will feel like people get you for the first time and really it's because you were open to giving them the chance. You will feel free and powerful. You will find your tribe. You will be in control of yourself.
Honesty is the best policy. We hear it time and again but often it escapes us when dealing with ourselves. Keep in mind we are really doing this, not for other people, but for ourselves. When we realize and accept the truth, it gives us room to go forward in our lives. We won't be holding on to beliefs that aren't real. We won't be in denial of the situation There is always a way to be honest with ourselves and other people that is filled with compassion. Honesty doesn't have to be harsh, judgemental, or critical. To use another saying, It's not what you say but how you say it. So, be kind and compassionate in your honesty to yourself and to other people.
Be Open.
BeHonest.
Be Present and Cultivate!
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