Down to our Bones

"Staying silent is like a slow growing cancer to the soul and a 

trait of a true coward.  There is nothing intelligent about not standing up 

for yourself.  You may not win every battle. However, everyone will at least know 

what you stood for ... YOU."

Shannon L. Alder

If we are listening to someone knowledgable, and we begin to feel inner movement of disagreement,  the appropriate response would be to listen a little longer with an open mind.  When we have given respect to this person, we can present our belief asking how it might blend with the presenter.  We can agree or disagree with the response.

Not every conversation is meant for a rebuttal.  Sometimes it is strengthening our own belief system or recognizing the other person is on a different path or having a reaction dissimilar to our own.  The time to speak out is when we feel our passion rising to the surface.  We have an obligation to present our own truths whether right or wrong.  It is not okay to hide our truths but we need to use discernment when and when not to share.

We all have truths and it is important to be flexible as we stretch and grow.  Knowledge is learned through discussions with others and often disagreement can lift our level of perception.  Opposition will either strengthen our own beliefs or gently move us towards enlightenment.  It is acceptable for someone not to understand us, but it is not acceptable for us to hide what is important down to our bones.