Saying it with confidence

I just had a beautiful conversation with one one of best friends who was asking for my take on things.  I love when any friend needs my insight.  I love the feeling of being sought out or needed. It's a great feeling.  And the biggest thing I said was "Say it with confidence".  That is something I work on every day.  Most days I feel that confidence now.  Instead of a Pandora's box opening...it was like a Sparkpuss glitterbag opening up and people telling me how extraordinary I was.  It's gotten to be a little overwhelming at times.  I've even cried happy tears because I don't know what to make of it.  Sometimes I see what they see? But maybe because I want to keep my humility I don't want to completely see what they see.  It's an interesting concept.  Besides, I have one or more people who will let me know how special I am.  And the beautiful thing is...I believe them.  I trust them telling me the truth.  So...say with confidence.  You have something to say.  It's on your mind.  You don't have to come off angry about it.  I have often found anger moots the whole argument.  It's as though people tune you out if you come at them with anger.  I often joke around to elevate your vocabulary to throw them off. But that's me.  Speaking of which....did you know forte is in correct.  Traditionally, in the old English language, it was used as forte.  Which means a thing that someone excels.  It can also mean strength or specialty.   I used it as an area of expertise or strong suit.  I hope I conveyed that correctly.  If not, I can check on it regarding the accuracy.  My brain can scatter information sometimes.  Mush brain, if you will.  I probably need spider juice or a nap.  I foresee a nap after this blog.  Say it with confidence. Say it with truth.  Be your own person.  Be authentic you.  Quick. Someone put this on a t shirt or bumper sticker.