BE THE VOICE

When I was in the 3rd grade I had a best friend who meant the world to me, and who I am still friends with today. She was and still is the sweetest human I have ever met walking around planet Earth. We met in Kindergarten, were inseparable all throughout elementary school, and kept in touch often after I moved before High School. As a small child, her Throat Chakra was not the strongest and she was often labeled "shy." I never failed to rise to the occasion if she needed something and was too hesitant to ask. My way of being didn't change as I grew, only it grew with me; Stronger. I always rooted for the underdog and never had a problem speaking up for children, animals, or any other being that simply did not have the ability to open up their mouths and speak for themselves. People often avoid speaking their truth because they fear that it will cause conflict in some way, however, I believe if you are speaking from a place of love and positive intent, (and staying calm enough to choose only helpful words!) then nothing but brilliant results are to come into fruition.

Yesterday was another example of exercising the right to speak powerfully, yet with kindness. A young neighbor of mine went on vacation for a week, and left her dog behind in a crate. With the exception of a dog-sitter to stop by with food and a few "pee breaks" this pup was on solitude lock-down round the clock. When the news traveled my way, I spoke up on it. With pure intent in my heart and sincere efforts to discard judgement, I was able to make contact and create a much better plan. Myself and another neighbor invited his mommy to have an uncomfortable but productive conversation, where in the end she saw this was not the best decision and opened her heart to additional help and ideas. He is now one happy dog, playing at a neighbors house until his parents return.

It would have been much easier for me to turn me head, look the other way, and "mind my business." But I was blessed with a voice and the courage to attempt to connect with others in a non-aggressive way. There was no conflict yesterday, only solution. The point? NEVER BE AFRAID TO USE YOUR WORDS. We have them for a reason. Be careful which ones you chose, set you intent with positivity, and be mindful, yet...speak. "Be the voice for those that have no voice."