is it worse to want to say something, but hold it in because of the fear of disapproval or offending someone? or is it worse to say something and be perfectly honest, but not caring about offending or garnering disapproval from others?
is this different than wanting to say it but choosing not to, because you DO care for other's opinions and value them over your own?
or, does it all depend solely on your heart's motivation? (i.e., saying something out of anger, or to prove you are right, or simply out of pride, or just because you think your opinions matter most?)
or is it better to remain transparent and honest with your feelings and opinions, despite the chance others will completely disagree?
hmm...
2 comments:
There is a time to be silent and a time to speak.
Personally, these days I appreciate respectful honesty more than cop-out silence. In my experience, when you're respectfully and humbly honest, it puts you in a place of vulnerability that most people will respect- perhaps even more than if you stayed safely silent.
That said, if talking is going to be fruitless, or cause harm, it's probably better to keep quiet.
i had some friends confront me on something when i was a teen. It was hard for me to hear it and hard for them to say it, but i'm very greatful they did it. I don't know if that applies to you, but i always think that talking things out are better, but then again, you know me.
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