We spent the day going over our character traits. I learned a lot about the way people view my actions.
Being vocal with a group is not one of my strong suits. I am self-aware enough to know this. My comfort level reaches zero when I have to speak in front of a group unprepared. I’m not intimidated by the group; more likely, I am scared I will appear uneducated.
Should this be my reaction?
No, and to be honest I’m not happy about that. Fear driven by shame is not anything that I want to accept or embrace. My feelings spring from my thoughts, which need to change. Shame is an unacceptable feeling. In my book, shame rates low on the totem pole. It is not helpful. It doesn’t help me improve. And I don’t need it.
The Cure
Speak up. I know what I’m talking about. I’ve been doing this for years. And my record speaks for itself. The time passed for silence. My voice will sound loud and proud.