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Talking about truth in 2021 can make many of us bristle mentally. For something we were always taught was pure and incontrovertible, the concept of truth these days has become something more flexible, malleable and even interchangeable. Truth is something much more personal. It is shaped by our beliefs, experiences and other tangibles that shape our reality. And when we are willing to openly discuss our ‘truth’ and we are also willing to listen to the truth of others, we can become a Truth Warrior.
Coming to the realization of what our truth is a process, a journey. There’s no initial arrival point to say, “This is truth. Take it and run with it.” We need to discover it for ourselves and witness how truth is something that may change or evolve before our very eyes. It’s like a winding path — the truth will have its own twists and turns before it is ever discovered.
Finding a balance is crucial for discovering our truth. There’s much to gain in our lives from being assertive and confident in everything we do, for example. It generally makes things easier for us to be this way and that energy we give off can be transferable for others, especially in a professional environment. But turning down our assertiveness and confidence and turning up our ability to listen and absorb from others creates a better balance, which accelerates us on our journey to find our truth. A good Truth…
