Truth

The last few days the truth has become a running theme in all kinds of ways large and small. Why can't we all be honest we laugh at children's honesty sometimes we are embarrassed or reminded of our own faults by children in this matter. But truly why can't we speak the truth at all times. Why do we fear the blunt realities. Maybe they aren't lies when we take anothers feelings into consideration is it really a lie? We often soften our words or we simply follow our mother's advice and hold out tongues... the old saying if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all. We praise the notion of being kind to others..... but when did the issue become so black and white. Why can't we be more assertive and speak our minds with out hurting others but still making our thoughts known.... The art of being positively assertive alludes many of us some days we get it others we fail. I know I wish I could be more assertive for myself...and yet there are times I know I should have held my tongue.  If we do speak our minds and it hurts we often regret it because words spoken in anger while true in that moment may not be true at all times.... and so the waters become murky and muddy. Their is a friend of mine whom I admire greatly fr their ability to be so honest and forthright....and yet always considerate of others feelings I truly admire their skill... I strive daily for the ability and finessethey have. One of the inner new years resolutions I set for myself...to be more assertive...some of you may laugh and say I have plenty of moxie to be assertive..... true but I need to hone my skills as not to say the wrong thing at the wrong time... but more stand up for myself when I would rather shrink into the wall:) so is this telling the truth or just being assertive because I know I am not a liar I just don't lie..... but there are times I could be more assertive.

I heard from Sam today and was very very happy I was worried it had been awhile since I had heard from him ... but he is ok...this is very good !