truth

fear holds us back.

it is worry, doubt and shame.  it is full of lies.  lies that seep in the cracks and try to block out the light.  they distract us from what is good.  and leave us feeling empty and alone.  wondering where it was we last knew truth.  

when i fear...i get lost in my thoughts.  in myself.  i forget that truth is bigger than me.  truth waits patiently outside the coffee shop while i duke it out with fear inside.   

i worry...it will be all right if i don't take the risk.  someone else will go first.  someone else will be the leader.  someone else will set the pace. 

i doubt...my voice is just quiet.  my words don't have the same impact as ___________.  i am happy to be a part of the circle, but just on the outside.  by committing to you, i would have to take a stand.  i'm not sure what it will mean. 

i regret...i'm sorry i didn't say something.  i wish i would have said it out loud.  i should have gone first. 

truth waits on the other side of closed doors and closed minds.  it is patient and kind.  it flips the switch and holds the light bulb up to what is right and good.  truth covers fearful lies in light.  truth lends a powerful voice, it's words permeating and strong. truth powers movement.  truth sends us outside of ourselves, away from fear.

truth sets us free.