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Be Brave And Be Sincere

Sincerity is not a weakness but a way to live.

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Since when did sincerity become a weakness? Since when did telling people how you feel become embarrassing? We are paralyzed by the standards of the world "don't show too much attention" "don't show that you care."
I'm so tired of not saying what I really feel, I'm so tired of people thinking that being expressive is a weakness. Why can't we be honest and show how we really feel? If you miss someone; tell them. If someone hurts you let them know so the problem can be fixed. If you want don't like the way you live, change it! The world needs to communicate because we are stuck in uncertainty by our own fault. That's how relationships fail any type of relationship.Then we walk around with this huge weight of unsaid things that suffocate us and having that is exhausting. It's time to get rid of that weight.

It's true that truth can hurt feelings as well but; would you rather be lied to and be happy or be faced with the truth that might hurt for a little while but you'll get over it later? Careful! Don't be honest to hurt people obviously, I don't encourage that at all, but be respectfully honest. It's a fine line, but don't wash your hands and say "I'm just being honest." I don't endorse the honesty that is cruel.

I'm tired of not saying how I really feel because of the "what ifs". What if they don't care" "what if it's too late." Forget the what if's and trust that everything will work out exactly how it is supposed to. Don't hold it in! Express how you feel. Express your concerns, you never know what might grow out of it. When we don't say what we want say it just damages us.

Then there's the fear of not receiving the reaction that you expect, yes! I've been there. Sometimes I'm afraid of what the other person might think or how they will react and it's hard, because you rather be comfortable in the uncertainty than be hurt in the truth but don't hold the feelings in, it will only cause a knot in your throat Yes there's a 50/50 chance that the person understands and not take it wrong. Take courage to lift the weight and shatter it.

Even though you think about the what if's or that you might not get the respond you are hoping to get, be sincere. Maybe everything works out the way you hope it will, you might get other opportunities at the cause. Don't be troubled on thinking what you want to say just say it! Just think about the release you are going to feel when you let them out. You can hesitate but be brave. Don't think about the negativity think about the great things that will come out of it. Go ahead, release and be free.

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