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Should we be quiet? Should we shut up? Should we let anybody keep us from expressing our thoughts?
Just think about why other people want us to shut up. Mostly it is because they think it will be of disadvantage to them if we speak out. If they are friends, it might be that they fear it could be of disadvantage for our lives. Maybe they are right.
However, it is a human right to express one's voice as long as we don't harm anybody else. Do we respect human rights? Of course we do. Humans just feel that everybody should be allowed to freely speak her or his thoughts.
Law is not the only reason why we should continue expressing our voice, even if we are knocked down or in a difficult situation. This other reason I am speaking about is the respect which we show to ourselves. We respect others and listen to them, and so should we also behave with ourselves.
Do we tell others to shut up, to be quiet? Probably, we would never consider doing this. That is why we should treat ourselves equally and speak out whatever is inside and needs to be expressed.
This month, I challenge you to watch situations closely when you feel that somebody wants you to shut up or be calm. Can you find out why this person tries to control your voice? Whatever the reason, keep expressing your opinion and let the other person know that you are not going to be quiet.
Nobody can stop you from expressing your thoughts except you. Nobody can allow you to convey your truth except you.
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