On Becoming Audacious
I’m a writer who is inherently anxious about sharing my thoughts and feelings about things, about life. The fear of appearing stupid is crippling. And the thought of being bombarded with other people’s opinions and questions — when frankly, I’m just trying to air my thoughts. Maybe these are the reasons why I’m so scared.
So, this, in addition to so many other constraints have put me in a box of self underdevelopment. With a superflux of thoughts that are comedic, idealistic, realistic, or just there even — but need to come out.
I want to be able to say what needs to be said, what I feel. But, with accountability, moderation, and restraint. I want to have the audacity to say “No” when I need to, and not feel like a horrible person. To say I need my space. To say something is untrue when it is. The impetus to say I’ve been wronged, and to demand an apology; to bare my heart/soul, and not feel like a fool; to talk about God, and how amazing the Gospel is, with no fear of being judged. To share random thoughts, just because. The temerity to say a joke, and share a laugh, because I funny sha.
I want to be more audacious. Not caring about what others would think, or what others would say. As long as I’m doing what is right. I want to simply have to ask “why not?”, “what if?” “and so?”. I heard someone say “influence is for the bold”, and it stuck with me. If I can’t be courageous enough to speak my mind, how can I then influence my world?
In the spirit of audacity, I’ll be posting this here, without over thinking it. I reckon it is an impressive way to begin the second quarter. Init? 🤝
Cheers to being more audacious! 🎉
MAY there be a super flux of ideas to share on here this month! Until next time, don’t have a good day, have a great day!
Your friend (or not),
Favour.
