I hung out with a friend recently.
Let’s call her Martina. She was telling me about a few challenges in her personal and professional life. I had a few thoughts, opinions, and questions pop into the back of my mind about her situation.
By default, I often keep those thoughts to myself.
It’s scary to say them aloud because it might make the conversation awkward. What if I hurt their feelings? What if the thing I want to say out loud just reveals my own ignorance?
Better to keep my mouth shut, right?
Some people would say yes, keep your mouth shut.
I met someone a few months ago who asked me point blank why one would ask themself (or others) uncomfortable questions. One reason is because I feel doing so, tactfully, gives me a deeper understanding of myself and those I know. I then judge others less and feel as if I’m less delusional.
I’ll also add that I’ve recently noticed other positive changes in my life related, I think, to being more truthful.
I have more friends than before and I feel closer to my inner-circle of friends.
I made more money in November and December of 2023 than I usually do in a month. January is also off to a good start sales-wise.
I went on a date for the first time in years.
I’ve been diligently self-studying Mandarin. I’m usually quite lazy with self-studying.
I feel more productive. I think I’m getting more done everyday than I used to.
Who knows if these changes have come as a result of my exploration of the truth.
Maybe yes, maybe no. Who knows. All I’ll say is that I’ve seen a number of positive changes in my life since August of 2023 when I wrote a blog post filled with thoughts I usually keep to myself. Is there a connection there?
Let’s see how life continues to evolve.
Talk soon,
Azren
That’s awesome. The truth is a powerful thing and used to and sometimes still is quite scary. But ultimately it is better than lies and cover ups. Thanks for sharing this 😊