Posts Tagged ‘called out’
Called Out
In our culture, when someone is “called out” it’s usually a direct challenge to some sort of behavior or conversation that is being challenged and confronted. I have been called out and it can be uncomfortable for sure. There’s an important component to being “called out” that make things go sideways. When I was called…
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There are choices we make daily that sometimes have unintended consequences. It easy to become unaware of all the connected people. I live in a small town in Georgia and there are a lot of people who are relatives to one another. I have learned to work at being kind to everyone and then I…
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I’ve been “called out” because I’ve done something wrong or stupid. It’s another example of accountability. It’s not pleasant being called out, but it is sometimes necessary. I can’t always see my actions from the proper perspective. I’ve given several people in my life permission to “call me out” if I do something stupid…
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Confrontation doesn’t come naturally to me. I’d love to get along great with everyone I know without having to confront them or “call them out”. However, there are times when the only way to change the behavior of someone is to speak into him or her using this tactic of confrontation. It doesn’t have…
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I have been called out before for doing something that is offensive to someone else. Sometimes I don’t realize that I’m hurting someone else – other times I might just not care. There are situations when I need to call someone out that I might decide to wait a minute and there are other situations…
Read MoreTruth Can Be Tough To Hear
I’ve been “pushed on” or “chewed out” before and it’s not really a pleasant experience. As I’ve gotten older, I try to separate the emotion from the truth that is being spoken. It will soon get really clear if there is any substance to what is being said. I have no problems pushing back in…
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