Generally, most of us would like to avoid confrontation, because living in peace and harmony is what we all strive to achieve. Which is good, because it trains us to think with tact and diplomacy.
However, there are times when we see something we have a hard opinion with, but voicing said opinion would mean potentially hurting someone, and I held back. You knew your opinion was valid. You knew your point of view will help shed light on the issue at hand. You knew you had the right to speak up. But you also knew by doing so, it may hurt the feelings of a few. Hard truth for some, is a pill they don't like to swallow.
So you decided to just keep to your opinion, and turn your back against your principles. You talked to your loved ones and close friends about it, and they, too, encouraged you to speak up. And yet, the courage you lacked, mainly for the fear of hurting feelings.
Today, find that courage.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and there is nothing wrong in speaking up, even if your opinion carries some truth that may be hurtful to others. Most words backed by principles do. But who knows, it could be the perspective others need to see the errors in their thoughts?
One thing my Master taught me early in my career is that,
If you don't make enough enemies along the way, then you could be doing it wrong. Bring not your hate onto others, but stand for what is right. It is the choice of others to hate your beliefs, just like how it is your choice to stand up for those principles.
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Hope it helps nudge you a bit too in the right direction.
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