Speaking Your Truth: Warrior Mind Podcast #395
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In this episode of the Warrior Mind Podcast I’m going to discuss speaking your truth, how to do it and where does this truth come from.
Speaking Your Truth
We withhold relevant truths about ourselves and our preferences from people we are in relationship with for a litany of reasons: to shield them from pain, to avoid disappointing, to prevent angry reactions and conflict, out of fear of being vulnerable, or out of concern for other potential consequences. There are an infinite number of rationales as to why it may not be easy or enjoyable to speak your truth.
Considering the feelings and well-being of others is crucial. It is the foundation of a democratic, civil, and just society. However, humans can become overly concerned with the feelings of those around them to the detriment of their own welfare and experience. It is possible to be too considerate, too nice.
Source: Good Therapy
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We want to be true to ourselves and live with authenticity and integrity. We don’t want to be codependent and conceal our true feelings in order to protect or placate others.
Intimacy cannot thrive in a climate of emotional dishonesty and inauthenticity.
However, the research behind Attachment Theory tells us that we need safety in our relationships as a foundation for love and connection. So the question is this: What would it take to be ourselves and speak our truth while also maintaining a climate of emotional safety in our important relationships?
Source: Psychcentral
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