Speaking up

I’m quiet as a mouse

Not a squeak

I dare not speak

I have a lot to say

I want to be heard

I’m tired of fitting in

I’m tired of compromise

What if they don’t agree

What if they think I’m silly

What if I never speak

Will I truly belong

Will I ever reach peace inside

Speaking up is the essence of freedom

Speaking up is my choice

Speaking up is standing up

Speaking up is what I will do

What we didn’t say

Often we worry and analyse what we said and re-word it and considered if we offended or made a fool of ourselves.

The reality is, we spend a lifetime saying stuff to fit in, instead of saying what we really think.

Real belonging and joy always come from being who we really are and that means having the courage to say what we really feel.

Don’t worry about what you said rather spend time becoming bold enough to say what we didn’t say before.