"Never apologize for showing feeling.
When you do so, you apologize
for the truth."
Benjamin Disraeli
Truth is not always the same for each of us. We may perceive life in a different way or cling to certain beliefs. We cannot help how we feel, although we can help how we act. When we regard each other with integrity, there is space for numerous thoughts. It is through diversity we learn to expand our understanding.
Our automatic response to truth also differs amongst us. Our triggers are so different, we may find ourselves deeply moved by an action that no one else even observed. We can find ourselves weeping while all others are dry eyed. We must accept our own inner sensitivities and not apologize for them. There is no shame in authentic emotions and they need not be repressed.
In both our truth telling and sensitive responses, it is important to show everyone involved respect, but primarily self-respect. We cannot help how we feel, and yet we can control our emotions. The priority is to never repress important statements nor shame ourselves for doing so. If we take pause to gather ourselves into unconditional love and not angrily act out, we will help to maintain our ability to remain present in every moment.
In both our truth telling and sensitive responses, it is important to show everyone involved respect, but primarily self-respect. We cannot help how we feel, and yet we can control our emotions. The priority is to never repress important statements nor shame ourselves for doing so. If we take pause to gather ourselves into unconditional love and not angrily act out, we will help to maintain our ability to remain present in every moment.
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