When you're not in danger of bursting open from pent up emotions or falling into some uncontrollable rage, then you will also be able to assess problems more clearly and objectively as they arise. In any relationship - whether personal, business, or otherwise - you can communicate your feedback when someone has pushed one or two of your buttons, instead of waiting until they've pushed ten. Even if someone doesn't like hearing what you have to say, you'll be able to share your honest thoughts more gently before things get out of hand, than after they've gotten worse. By being truthful and speaking with clarity, you'll be honoring yourself as well as the other person.

Maybe you're concerned that if you speak your truth, someone might become angry and take something away from you, such as their friendship or assistance. However, if you can get to a place where you trust God, trust yourself, and trust the other person's soul - which is also a spark of the Universal Soul - then you can learn to say things clearly, quickly, and in a way that's easier for another person to receive, without waiting until things get out of hand. Your life will become smoother and clearer in the long run, and you'll have self-respect, which is worth more than any friendship or business deal that would fall apart simply because you're being honest about what you think and feel.


...more of this chapter is available in the book, "Secrets of Spiritual Happiness," by Sharon Janis.

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