Many of us have trouble being truly honest and direct in our communication. Perhaps, we don't want to "hurt" another person's feelings or we fear being rejected by the other person. As a result, we sugar coat the truth and we tell people what they want to hear. However, with all our beating around the bush and making people feel better, our communication suffers and people are never sure what we think, what we want or need. In fact, you may even have forgotten what you truly believe or want. Today, begin to recognize how honestly and directly you communicate with others. If you are having trouble being direct, it's most likely because you fear the other person's response. And, even though you may be frightened, the more straight forward you are the easier it will be for you and everyone involved. Today, if you fear that what you have to say may bring you rejection, remember to accept yourself first. Then it doesn't matter what others think. Today, summon up the courage to be honest and direct even if it scares you! When we learn to speak our truth, we become courageous, we value ourselves, we become worthy, we become enough, we finally become ourselves.

Just for today, I have the courage to speak my truth. I have the courage to ask for what I want in healthy ways. I am courageous. I am whole. I stand in my power. And everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.