Today I am starting day one of being honest and being honest with kindness.
For so long, I have prioritized kindness to the point where I have neglected honesty. As a result, the kindness I give can make the receiver feel as if it is artificial or even (I am ashamed to say this) manipulation, though unintended and without malice.
I have for my whole life feared the consequences of hurting others’ feelings, which has done myself a disservice because I subject myself to uncomfortable situations and feelings that I feel are beyond my control because I would rather be hurt emotionally than upset someone else.
Today, I am going to begin practicing honesty, and honesty with kindness. I don’t have to choose one over the other, but rather, I will choose BOTH.
There is a quote I love that goes: “honesty without kindness is brutality. Kindness without honesty is cruelty. But honesty with kindness is compassion.” I am practicing compassion and today is day one.
I’ve been there once! We have to put our truth first sometimes and it can be uncomfortable, but as you said, as long as there is love and compassion in your heart – you’ve done the right thing! ❤
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Thank you so much for the support and for relating to this experience. I appreciate your feedback and encouragement.
Best,
Megan
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No problem 🙂
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