What is truth?  Is it a reality or a perception?  Can anyone know your truth?  I ask these questions not really sure of the answers.  This has been a very upsetting week for me.  A dear friend is being persecuted by a few in authority with their own agenda.

 It’s yucky.  And I of course, being true to myself and my red hair, am outraged and vocal.  What is interesting to me is how many people want you to be quiet.  Just go along.  I’ve never been good at that.  I’m good at speaking up for those who don’t have a voice and if this means I lose a few so called friends – fine by me. 

 I need to look at myself in the mirror every day and know I am doing my best.  I am passionate about my life, my family, my friends and my spirituality.  This is both good and bad.  I can be hurt by my own speed as I run to someone’s defense, and unfortunately – this isn’t popular with those who want to keep a certain story as fact.  Oh, well.

 So I encourage you – do you need to stand up today?  Do not worry about the slings and arrows that will a surely come your way.  Hold fast to the truth and walk on.  Yes, you may feel the sharp daggers of those who would keep you quiet, but you’ll be better for it on the other side.   

This is called building character.  This is important.  This is who you are as you walk through life and encounter “kings and fools.”  Who do you want to be?  Someone who shrinks from confrontation?  Or someone who tried and stood for something?  I will take the latter.  Bring on the fools as I know they will come and I will disarm them with my unwavering truth.