In light of the current happenings in the world, inspiration has been a tad difficult to find. So, I went in search of it, hoping music and some jogging would be enough to do the magic.
Well, I did find it. I think I probably may have even screamed eureka!
“You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody’s lack of love
Or you can start speaking up”
As I droned on to the beat of Sara Bareilles’s song, “Brave”, I realized it told a powerful message. Have you ever been in a situation where you were scared to speak up, to challenge a status quo? Have you ever wondered when you would feel a little braver to say what needed to be said? I think we all have been at this point; the moment we had to bite our tongues because of the fear of what accompanies saying the truth.
But just like Sara sings in her song, “how big is your brave?”
How long are you going to continue living in fear? What have you gained from your silence? How long are you going to remain captive in a cage you have created yourself? When are you finally going to end your history of silence?
I remember an anonymous quote I penned down one day. It read, “We do not come out of the womb afraid to speak up for ourselves, it is a learned behaviour”. This quote puts a lot of things in perspective. If it is a learned behaviour, perhaps we can unlearn it and embrace courage in its stead. It is necessary to speak up sometimes or you will end up the victim every time.
We need to find the courage to say NO to what is not right or tolerable. We can learn to stand for what we believe in even if we stand alone. We can learn to speak up and stand on the side of truth no matter the consequence. The world needs more of those if there’s ever a chance of healing. Silence isn’t sitting on the fence or avoidance as we are prone to think, but full acceptance.
I believe that the words that do the most harm are the ones lying dormant inside of us, seeking for a way out. So, let them fall out with honesty because of your desire to cause positive change. Don’t get all pumped up yet! This act of bravery comes with self-love and robust self-esteem that cannot be shaken.
I dare ask, how do you see yourself? What is your perception of who you are and what you are capable of?
The honest answer to this will provide some clarity into why you may be afraid to speak up. To clear up self-doubt, learn to forgive yourself. Accept yourself. Above all, love yourself. And understand that as you reach this height, you will find it easier to speak up. You will say the necessary words that need to be said. Finally, you will realize that it is much bigger than you because by speaking up, you can give others the strength to do so.
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Love,
Diane
