My next right speech challenge has to do with answering the online feedback about the Road Scholar trip I just took. I know, just tell the truth. But the truth today may not be how I feel about the trip next week or next month. I understand I'm settling back in and haven't had any time for reflection. Did I like the trip? Yes, but they want details. And there are many things that could stand improvement. Then there is the fact that I went with my best friend, and we can have fun anywhere. So how much credit goes to the program, and how much was seeing my friend after many months?
But the irrational is just as huge for me. I like to be nice. I like to be good. I don't want to criticize. I can all too easily put myself in the shoes of the organizers and the leader. Nobody's perfect, this wasn't a high cost trip, so many excuses, so little time. I'm not the kind of person who expects or can demand everything be perfect. I don't feel I deserve it. I blame myself for not speaking up - actually, sort of for not fixing it. There is a catch 22 for you!
I'll bite the bullet later today and fill out the thing. And try mightily to not think of it again or be self conscious while I answer the questions. And my form is one of sixteen and not important in the higher scheme of things. But it's speech, and I want my intentions to be helpful and honest. It's not a lie detector test or a result that will change anyone's life. But the pressure, oh, the pressure.
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