A Wren Says

I had a clear shot, but I didn’t take it. Served on a platter was an opportunity to displease someone, to finally face head on my tendency to people please. And yet, I stuttered. I stammered something instead of answering the question head on. Rather than being direct and done with it, I choice to hedge and sprinkle in some silence to spare feelings. I thought that would be better, but it wasn’t. Not only did I not stay true to myself, the attempt made things more confusing and possibly more painful.

I resolved at the start of this year to become a people dis-pleaser, but it is hard work. It is hard to knowingly and willingly disappoint family and friends, when you’ve built a reputation of bending to make everyone happy. This is going to take a lot more work than I thought it would.

There will be many more opportunities for me to speak the truth, instead walking everything back in fear. Hopefully, I don’t miss next time.