Honesty

Can I be honest with myself?  I try to convince myself I’m not angry, scared, or sad.  I put on a happy face and smile even when I want to scowl or cry.  My truth goes underground in a tight little place within and takes my joy and authenticity with it.  The cost of this duplicity is loss of being known, accepted and an inability to acknowledge myself; too much of a price to pay.

Today, I choose to take the time I need to know my feelings and express what I know to be true about me.  I will not abandon myself and shove my truth away.  I allow myself to be genuine so that I can be seen and known.  I accept my truth whatever it is and trust that there are others who will accept it too.  I can show you who I am without the need to cover up as long as I say yes to myself first.