Fearless Authenticity

Fearless Authenticity

Tuesday — Speak Without Over-Editing

Expression

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Laura Lee Ellen Johnson
Jun 16, 2026
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Good morning, my fearless friend —
There’s a moment before we speak where we edit. (not always consciously)

We adjust the wording or soften the tone. We shape it for how it might be received.

I’ve done this in ways that felt thoughtful (so I told myself), but sometimes it diluted what I meant.

What I’m learning is that alignment shows up in how we express o…

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