Act 75:
“It’s never too late… To Say What You Mean
It’s simpler. It’s more honest. It avoids confusion. People respect you when they know where you stand. It may be tempting to beat about the bush, hoping to avoid confrontation, or to avoid causing offence. But when you truly believe something. Say it clearly. Stand by it.” – Patrick Lindsay
Quote in book: “The greatest homage we can pay to truth is to use it.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Say what you mean and mean what you say. Don’t leave your listener confused. Say your words w/ conviction, otherwise… just don’t say them. I mean , really? What’s the point of saying something if it’s complete BS and you don’t mean it. It’s ok to be quiet. It’s ok not to comment. I think I’d rather someone not say anything instead of tell me a bunch of lies and/or not be sincere. It’s also ok to think about what you say before you say it.
As an introvert, I have to think about what I say before I say it. But when I do say something, I mean it. I don’t usually pull punches. I don’t beat around the bush. I’m really honest. Sometimes to my own determent. I think the only time I don’t really mean what I say is when I say something in anger or when I’m cussing someone out. In general, I’m not a mean person, but when I’m pissed I can be really vindictive, hurtful, and super super mean. However, over the years, I’ve learned to control my temper a lot better than I used to and the only thing in my life that pisses me off right now is work and stupid people at work… Volde, I’m talking about you right now!!! Grr. Argh! I’d say some stuff right now, but I don’t really mean it… so I’ll just stay quiet.
I think that the three words that are said the most and not meant the most are probably “I Love You”. Followed closely by … “No. You don’t look fat”, “It happens to every guy”, “Size doesn’t matter” Haha. I couldn’t help it… I had to go there. Hehe =)
I think a lot of people are “pressured” to say “I love you” in a relationship once the other person says it. That’s so wrong. I’d rather wait to hear those three little words (or big in this case), than to have someone say them to me and not mean it. Cause I mean what I say, so I expect you to do the same. Don’t tell me lies or half-truths to spare my feelings. I’d rather you stay quiet, than be insincere. I hate fake people and I hate fake feelings. It’s just so irritating.
As I said in my “I Love You” blog, I do say I love you a lot. I’m a really affectionate person. But when I say it, I really mean it. I know there are some people out there that really can’t say or have a hard time w/ saying it. But that’s ok. That means when they do say it, it’s really really special. I’m lucky I grew up in a family that say I love you all the time. I think that’s why I’m so affectionate w/ other people. Because at the end of the day, I know I’m loved. I hope all of you out there know that I love you. You all mean the world to me.
I think the world would be a better place if we said what we mean more often. I’m not naïve enough to think that we can do it all the time, because sometimes and just sometimes lying to protect the other person’s feelings is the best course of action. However, in general, I support honesty, truth, and sincerity. So, honestly…It’s Day 75 of my blogging adventure. How do you think I’m doing so far? Am I rambling too much? Do you like the trivias? Do you want more? Less? Any other suggestions? I’m open to it. I do these for you as much as I do them for myself… so any improvements or suggestions would be very much appreciated. Just remember, I’d rather y’all be silent than tell me you love my blog and not really mean it… Love you all. Have a great and wonderful Day!!
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