The fear of being wrong

Seeming stupid or ignorant is a near paralysing fear for me. So much so that sometimes I choose to remain silent even when I think I should say something. We should feel free to say something and retract convinced otherwise, even if that is immediately.

Sharing our thoughts displays our knowledge and ignorance. I am very willing to admit my knowledge and intelligence is limited. Decoupling my worth and self-image from ‘being right,’ however, has never come easily.

So… here’s to ignorance being unveiled; to stupidity being embraced and transformed into potential; to fear being overcome; and a new freedom to speak and become more than we are.