Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.Feeding people half-truths or bullshit to make them feel better (which is almost always about making ourselves feel more comfortable) is unkind.Not getting clear with a colleague about your expectations because it feels too hard, yet holding them accountable or blaming them for not delivering is unkind.Talking about people rather than to them is… Continue reading Clear is Kind
Tag: Truth
Trust and Honesty are Fickle Things
Tomorrow is my Birthday. I will be 36 years old. Yesterday I learned that someone I trusted and with whom I had always been completely open and honest with lied to me. Not only did she lie to me, but the actions she took which necessitated her lie were a direct betrayal of my trust… Continue reading Trust and Honesty are Fickle Things
Sharing Truth About Friendship
“You don’t have many friendships, but the ones you do have are deep and meaningful.” This is a description of myself that I once read in some kind of horoscope or astrology type article. I don’t remember where or when this was, but it stuck out in my mind and is something I think of… Continue reading Sharing Truth About Friendship
Everyone Needs Joy
When we were in Orlando, we went to see "Inside Out" on its opening weekend. I loved the movie to bits - especially the character of Joy. I spent the remaining 10 days of our vacation searching every toy and gift store in Disney World for the plush version of Joy. I wanted to take… Continue reading Everyone Needs Joy
Exhausted
I've been back at work for a week now, and I'm exhausted. I'm also feeling my long-gone grumpiness creeping back to get me. I'm sure it's all a combination of just coming back from vacation, having been on some pretty slack rotations before that, not getting enough sleep, and working 11+ hour days every day.… Continue reading Exhausted
