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I’m up to my neck in speaking and writing my voice at the moment. It is empowering, frightening, sad and uplifting, all at once. It only took me about 40+ years to get the story down. I encourage everyone to take stock and let it out!
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It feels good, no?
It feels very good, especially when I get feedback that my words helped someone else overcome. I’ve never had a problem with public speaking either, as long as I wasn’t talking about myself.
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This is something I have to do. I tend to keep quiet way to much and need to speak up more often.
It’s a worthy goal, AnnMarie.
I wish I could find my speaking voice. I’m kind of shy and I don’t speak up sometimes when I should.
I think speaking out can be learned. Toastmasters is a great place to start!
I agree it is important to make yourself heard and be a speak up for yourself. I think it is important to teach strength to children too.
I’m one who didn’t think that I had anything important to add and I’m learning that it is just fear that has been keeping me silent. I’ve always been a wall flower, but no more!
I appreciate Shonda Rhimes and, of course, Grey’s Meredith. She has changed and I like the transition.
I love Grey’s anatomy, and they have such wonderful learning phrases. I should actually listen and remember and act on it.
I’ve never watched Grey’s but those are wise words. Speaking up and being heard is important, as as listening.
I tend to speak up and am usually pretty comfortable with having my voice heard. I really would like to get into Grey’s Anatomy…I think everyone is, but me! lol
sometimes it takes a lifetime for one to even start to be able to do that
I am starting to find my voice.
Great motivation! Thanks for sharing this 🙂
I love this quote by Meredith Grey. Thanks for sharing!
*stands up and claps*
Great words and great advice!
inspired!
Great advice!
That latest episode really hit home and I thought it was a profound insight on how miscarriage/stillborn affects the fathers too but often goes unrecognized in society.
Awesome advice! Thank you!
It’s easier to find your voice with friends/family I think, than publicly. I remember when I started my blog I didn’t want to take part in the ‘rant’ day of the challenge, so I skipped it. It was about finding my voice and I hadn’t achieved that.
I still don’t ‘rant,’ but I have found myself writing posts that detail my frustration with certain food products. I guess it just took me a fair while to find that confidence.
It’s so important to find your voice – and use it! This seems to be more of a challenge for women but it’s so empowering and it makes such a difference.
Good motivation thanks, Carol. Finding our voice does not have to be in the form of public speaking, writing can be just as powerful. We have two ears and one mouth and two hands, that seems like a good balance to ensure our ‘voice’ is well informed before we sprout.
Kathleen
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So many comments! This was an awesome post!
My friend wrote Ghost No More, and found her voice. She was a victim of child abuse.
I found my voice in the Lions Club and I think by writing my book, Mobility Matters.
My writing critique group says whenever I share a piece, “Keep Amy in it,” those are the most powerful pieces. When I don’t trust myself and take on the style or phrasing of others, I lose my voice and also the impact, so members of my writing group say. I guess I’d better stay true to myself. 🙂
Thank you!
Amy