I Have a Story

The second verse of the well-known prose Desiderata, written in 1927 - almost one hundred years ago. There has been much to do these days about the phrases, your truth, my truth, their truth, etc… But it’s not a new saying at all. But there is something that is new. It’s found in the first few words…Speak (it) quietly and clearly. I am so tired of having other people’s truth shoved down my throat, terrifying everyone around them the louder they shout and using what is thought to be credible references to do so. Stop it, please. Yes, go ahead, speak your truth…quietly and clearly.

And while you’re at it (or I’m at it for that matter) listen to others, even those you think are dull and ignorant (because if you don’t that makes you ignorant…and dull too for that matter). THE TRUTH is we ALL have a story (our truth) to tell.

Here’s my word to you:

If you will speak your truth quietly and clearly,

I will listen.

If you listen,

I will speak my truth quietly and clearly.

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I Have a Story