Promp 10: Wisdom {via Reverb 10}
"What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out?" (Author: Susannah Conway)
I made one particularly wise decision this year, and it seems simple enough, but for me it was very difficult. I told someone exactly how I feel about our relationship. I expressed the changes I'm making in how I relate to this person (for my own well being, as well as my family's); changes I made a while ago, but I never directly communicated because of fear, and that caused a lot of confusion, anxiety, and heartache. The heartache hasn't gone away, but the confusion and anxiety have - especially for myself - and I can't tell you how surprised I was at the freedom this brought. I hadn't fully understood how staying silent was keeping me in the shadows and reinforcing my fears. So was it wise? Yes. Did it feel good? No. Did it go well? That's still to be decided. But I definitely think I made a courageous decision to face my fears. It has allowed me to relate to this person, and myself, with more love and compassion, and for that I am incredibly grateful.
I applaud this posting. I work on this issue almost everyday.
Posted by: Lance | 24 March 2011 at 11:04 AM
Thank you :) It's definitely not easy, but almost always worth it.
Posted by: One Rare Bird | 24 March 2011 at 01:28 PM