"I am impelled, not to squeak like a grateful and apologetic mouse,
but to roar like a lion out of pride in my profession."
John Steinbeck
If we grew up as a free thinker, there is a learned format of speaking out. At an early age, it is not about winning or judging as much as it is about hearing the self think out loud. When we are focused on expanding our thoughts, there is no room for wanting to be superior to anyone else. The process is for learning to understand that which seemed so confusing.
This can carry over into our profession which assists others in understanding our motivation. When we set high, our goal includes fair trade and equal liberation. We experience freedom in speaking out rather than the oppression of being silent. The equations seem to be based in the observation of behaviors that conflicted with rhetoric.
When hyper vigilante with listening skills, it is easy to notice inconsistencies in the posturing of others. Truth tellers tend to be consistent, whereas, those placating us stumble endlessly over ill fitting lies. Roaring like a lion often comes with a price, but self respect is of the highest value. Admit when there has been an error, but seeking truth like a gentle lion often leads us to roar!
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