“Can I be frank?”

Newly recovered from experiencing a personal breakthrough or a challenging time, you have taken the opportunity to rest & recharge before tackling life again. This rest period has afforded you the time & space to come to the realization that you only want to speak with truth & integrity moving forward. To strictly express your learned wisdom from the heart with clarity & grace. Additionally, this requires an honest look at how you communicate. Clear & loving interaction is necessary for healthy relationships but ask yourself, “Am I being present & open while listening?” “Can I allow others to freely express themselves without judgement?”  “How well do I receive what others are saying?”  “Am I able to listen or be heard without interruption or interference?” “Do I feel the need to challenge or interrupt others while they are communicating?” “How willing am I to listen to someone else truth?” Taking the risk to be authentic requires one to be vulnerable & responsive to how that conversation may open things up between you & them. Give the person space to express themselves honestly without judgement or rejection. Curb your desire to commandeer the conversation and demand the same respect  in return. Reaffirm that this is a safe space to say whatever needs to be said without attack.