Comments | lorrainemt: My week of speaking out

lorrainemt

My week of speaking out

Jan 30, 2013 13:24

So I did it. I decided to be bold and speak out at different events this week with my work on changing the food system. Here is what I learned about me and speaking out ( Read more... )

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bogwitch64 January 30 2013, 22:41:00 UTC

This is WONDERFUL! It made me smile to see all this. Always remember my two mottos in life: "You cannot control the actions of others; you can only control your reaction to them." AND "Modesty is for suckers." They are almost universally applicable, in any given situation. :)

And let me add one more--"Believe in your convictions. Accept when you are wrong. Mostly, love yourself, and the world will love you back. And if the world doesn't? F**k 'em

heheee!

lorrainemt January 31 2013, 04:13:34 UTC

Yeah, love your mottos, Terri! And keep reminding me about that modesty is for suckers one (er, not that I'm so modest or anything.) ;)

bogwitch64 January 31 2013, 15:18:48 UTC

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boreal_owl January 31 2013, 01:06:33 UTC

Yah for you!

lorrainemt January 31 2013, 04:13:49 UTC

Thank you, Barb!

jeannineatkins January 31 2013, 02:33:52 UTC

Wow. I think I love this voice. Go, Lorraine!

lorrainemt January 31 2013, 04:15:14 UTC

That's because you're with me on the speaking loudly journey! Thanks for always being a support, Jeannine.

olmue January 31 2013, 03:41:38 UTC

The important things to say are always the ones that make us vulnerable. Good for you for speaking out!

lorrainemt January 31 2013, 04:15:44 UTC

Isn't that the truth! Thanks Rose. :)

barbarabaker February 1 2013, 14:21:39 UTC

I have major issues with speaking out and being vulnerable. So I'm in awe of you right now. Go for it! And best of luck to you.

lorrainemt February 5 2013, 00:03:22 UTC

Thanks Barbara! And I can so relate to that scared feeling about it. But sometimes the thought of speaking out and being vulnerable is much scarier than actually doing it. I've been having some fun stepping out of my usual introverted self. Small steps make big gains. Lots of love and encouragement to experiment with your own stepping out. :)