Your truth is not the truth
Your Truth Isn’t The Truth
We’d like to believe we can rationalize and justify every decision we make. When confronted, our first emotional response is defensive. We feel the need to defend ourselves to make ourselves feel better and make the other feel wrong. Which is a way of gaslighting. That is emotional immaturity.
An emotionally mature person listens. 1. To whom is speaking — do they have credibility, experience, etc.? 2. They self-reflect, get honest with themselves, and own their part. 3. They take action. 4. They become completely honest in their intentions.
Taking action requires discomfort, uncomfortable conversations, and consistent discipline to create lasting change.
I recently met someone and was grateful to spend quality time with them. Conversations brought a deep sense of awareness to my own life — things I needed to change to become the best version of myself. For God, my kids, my family, and those I’d like to help.
If you come across someone you trust who is willing to have these conversations, thank them first. It means they care. Then, take the necessary steps to change what you need to. You’ll never regret it.
The person who inspired this post knows who they are — so thank you.