Opportunities Missed

"A clear conscience is a soft pillow." - German Proverb
"An uneasy conscience is a hair in the mouth." - Mark Twain

I was recently told by a friend of mine, who happens to also read this blog, that I have 'such a strong voice for someone so laid back'. I take that as a compliment I suppose, but also as a reminder that I don't speak my mind or spout my opinion in person nearly the same way as in this blog. Maybe that's a good thing, as I find myself really letting loose here and writing some of the things I wish I'd said. I'm actually proud of my self-editing skills, but there are times I definitely squelch that 'strong voice' so as not to offend - often walking away muttering.

I'm also reminded of the opportunities missed. To set someone straight. To share some truth... or Truth. To encourage. To verbally spank. Not that I'm the origination of everything right or true - seldom is that the case really, especially when it's based on my mortal man - but I do have insights, experiences, and gospel to share. I'm not one to shove it down a person's throat - in fact I do all that I can not to, after all, what good would that be? - but I fear that I've over reacted (or under reacted) and missed out on opportunities by saying nothing at all.

Oh to muster the courage to say the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.