The Lyric: “Say what you need to say.” — John Mayer

The Deep Dive: There is a specific kind of “Warrior” courage required to speak your truth when your voice is shaking. We often stay quiet to “keep the peace,” but the peace we are keeping is a lie. When you withhold your truth, you are living in a cage of your own making. Speaking up—whether it’s about your spiritual practices or your worth at work—is the first step toward freedom.

The Warrior Action:

• The Truth Letter: Write a letter to someone (you don’t have to send it) saying exactly what you need to say. Get the energy out of your body and onto the paper.
• The Micro-Truth: Speak up about something small today—a coffee order that’s wrong, or a different opinion in a meeting.