"To seek out new life and new civilizations,
To boldly go where no one has gone before."
In this season of life, I am learning how to stand up for myself and use my voice. A voice that has been silent when it comes to how I am treated by others. Relying on my inner voice to give strength to my vocal voice. Not by yelling or screaming but by feeling and thinking and processing and yes, writing. I usually check in with a few trusted besties before I move forward. Sometimes I don't because I'm very comfortable inside myself to know how to handle it.
I do not yell - I am assertive and stern with my words.
I do not scream - I clearly communicate the problem.
I do not rage on someone - I try to be concise and succinct with the issues at hand
I do tell how I felt - I only share one or two feelings
I do tell what I think - Again, sparingly
I do tell what I need for a resolution - Usually one or two requests.
Then, it's up to them.
As I keep on seeking "new life" (being conformed to the image of Christ) and "new civilizations" (my family and besties and new church), I have every ounce of faith that God is going to take me places I have never been before.
And that, my friend, is living boldly.
