Something Is Out Of Tune

"Through pride we are ever deceiving ourselves,

but deep down below the surface

of the average conscience

a still, small voice says to us,

something is out of tune."

Carl Jung

We come into this world as babies screaming our heads off and as children we squeal with delight.  As teens we are animated and talk endlessly, but somewhere in our development we begin to refrain from articulating what is dearest to our heart.  

The awareness of our own silence hangs heavily during times that our voice needs to speak out.  To give away our power by assuming that the opinion of another is greater than our own does significant damage to our spirit.

There are times when we do not project our thoughts out of fear of being wrong.  No one wants to appear needy and so we don't ask for what should naturally be ours.  For some it is a matter of being polite and not wanting to be considered too out spoken or rude.  So our words are stifled inside of us, hiding our truth and needs, and in time we begin to feel invisible.

We have a right to voice our thoughts, beliefs, and opinions, even if we are wrong.  We are entitled to speak what is on our minds to honor our inner self.  Speaking personal truths is liberating and empowering, even if our words are not embraced.

When 'a still, small voice says to us, something is out of tune,' it is a signal that should not be ignored.  We need to take the time to evaluate feelings and thoughts lingering  in our mind while we inhale courage and exhale fear.  Speak up and be fully present in your own life.  Articulate your silence!