Straight Talk!

So, I had one of those really difficult 'straight talks' today. You know, one of those important 'discussions' you never ever feel like having.

Yep, turns out they're much harder to worry about, than to actually have.

It's kind of like having your first beer. Pretty nasty at first taste, but pretty soon you're

hooked. Not that I even drink beer but, what ever you fancy now, that you once hated is really similar to having a straight and serious conversation with some one close to you.

See whether breaking up with your 'bo', telling your pops to lay off a bit, or telling your older sister to 'quit' forgetting you're not kids anymore, It's much harder to hold it in, than it is to actually have a straight talk. Walk right into the room, with the talk spewing out, if you have to. Save hi, and hello for later. Straight talk is urgent and can never be rude.

I used to try to jot down points, but recently found that it does't work. What has worked in the recent past is to feel what you are saying. Don't just think about it. That can get too jumbled, and over rehearsed. Simply convey your feeling. Saying what you need to say, just the way you mean.

You can try not to yell, but if you do, wind up yelling, just remember to duck afterward. lol. Just kidding. But do, have the talk. You'll be so glad you did.

Straight talk -Good for the bowels, even better for the soul.