I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.
Lorde's wisdom turns silence into a kind of cowardice—not the dramatic sort, but the quiet betrayal of ourselves. What distinguishes her insight is the acknowledgment that speaking matters *precisely because* misunderstanding is nearly certain; she doesn't promise safety or perfect reception, only necessity. When you tell a friend the marriage troubles you've hidden for months, or finally admit to your parent that their criticism stung you deeply, you're not banking on them getting it right—you're banking on the act itself as the only honest way forward. The bruising happens either way; at least this way, you're not alone with the truth.
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive — to breathe, to...”
Marcus Aurelius“Drive your business. Let not your business drive you.”
Benjamin Franklin“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
Seneca“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
Benjamin Franklin