Tuesday: Truth-Telling Tuesday

When Ego and Shame Get Loud

Eating My Words

This week I had to eat some of my own words. And honestly, it stung.
I had spoken too quickly, thinking I was right, only to realize later that I had misunderstood the situation. The moment replayed in my head, and I could feel my stomach sink.

I wanted to defend myself, to justify, to explain it away. But the truth is, I had simply been wrong.
And I find it funny that it just so happens to align with Truth-Telling Tuesday.

I talk often about listening to your soul, but sometimes you don’t know where your soul will lead you until you’re in someone else’s presence. When you share your energy, you suddenly feel the situation’s truth in a deeper way.

The truth is, I still make mistakes. Sometimes I speak from ego. Sometimes I feel shame because I made myself look foolish. But recognizing my mistakes? That in itself is a win.

The Sneaky Voices of Ego and Shame

• Ego is loud. It tries to convince you that you are always right, that admitting wrong makes you weak. Ego whispers: “Protect your image. Hold your ground.”
• Shame is just as tricky. It tells you that because you failed, you are a failure. Shame says: “You made yourself look like an idiot. Everyone saw it. Hide.”

But Jesus reminds us:
“For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” (Luke 6:45)
If my words flow out of pride or shame, they’re revealing what’s unsettled in my heart. When my heart is anchored in God, my words can carry peace instead of regret.

When Love Masks Ego

I thought I had let enough time pass to speak from a place of love. But in hindsight, I realize it was still more ego.

My feelings were valid - very much so. But we have to remember, those around us are simply doing the best they can with what they have.
We are not born expert communicators. And, as much as I’d like to think I am one, the truth is I still have work to do.

This is where the grace of Jesus meets us. He doesn’t ask for perfection, only honesty. The more we look at where ego sneaks in, the more we can grow in humility and compassion.

Learning in Real Time

If you follow me on TikTok, you know my mindset videos are as much for me as for you. Even though I don’t see you on the other side of the screen, I know you’re there (the analytics confirm it!).
I share, not because I’ve mastered these truths, but because I’m walking them out in real time. That’s the beauty of community - we learn together.

My friends, always make sure the words you speak come from your emotional baseline. If you’re feeling spiked in anger, pride, discouragement, or shame - hold your tongue. Silence in those moments is wisdom.

James says it plainly:
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” (James 1:19)

How to Re-Center Before Speaking

Guarding your words begins with guarding your inner life. Here are a few practices I lean on when my emotions are running high:

• Pause before responding. Even 30 seconds of silence can keep you from saying something you’ll regret.
• Breathe deeply. Inhale slowly, exhale slowly, and let your nervous system settle.
• Pray a short prayer: “Lord, let my words carry Your peace.”
• Ask yourself: Am I speaking from ego, from shame, or from truth?

It’s amazing how waiting just a little longer can shift everything.

Lessons Become Wins

I do not write this blog as someone who has it all figured out. I write as someone still learning, still failing, still growing.
Sometimes you have to repeat the same lesson until you pass the test.
But recognizing the mistake itself is already growth. That’s more than I used to do.
So I’m going to count this one as a win.

If you need encouragement to stay open through mistakes, revisit:
The Midweek Mirror: Leaving Your Heart Open

Explore more:

• The Sacred Exhale
• The Soul Letter

The Whisper of Jesus

Jesus modeled truth-telling with compassion. He didn’t avoid hard conversations, but He also spoke from love, never ego.

“Let your yes be yes, and your no be no.” (Matthew 5:37)
That is the heart of truth-telling - simplicity, honesty, clarity.

Even when Peter denied Him three times, Jesus restored him not with ego or shame but with a simple question: “Do you love me?” (John 21:17).
His truth always came wrapped in love.

Share These Sacred Truths

📱 “The mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” (Luke 6:45)
✨ “When your emotions are spiked, silence is wisdom.”
💼 “Recognizing a mistake is not failure, it is growth.”

Your Sacred Journal Prompt

Reflect on this truth:
When I speak quickly, am I speaking from ego, from shame, or from peace?

Write down one moment from this week where your words didn’t match your heart.
Then ask Jesus to show you how to anchor in truth before you speak next time.

With honesty and belief in you,
Eugene 💌

We’re not just building a brand - we’re building a soul movement.

I’d love to hear your reflections. Was there a moment this week where you recognized ego or shame in your words? Share your journey in the comments or email me: Eugenia@EugeniasThoughts.com - I read every message, and we’re better when we learn together.

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✨ Our Daily Rhythm (Updated)

• Monday: The Whisper to Begin - Scripture and reflection to start aligned in God’s truth
• Tuesday: Truth-Telling Tuesday - Honest living anchored in faith
• Wednesday: The Midweek Mirror - Reflect on where you are and where God is leading
• Thursday: The Frequency of Faith - Hold steady when the noise returns
• Friday: The Sacred Exhale - Gratitude, prayer, and rest
• Saturday: The Soul Letter - An intimate note to The Rooted Ones
• Sunday: Whispers for the Week Ahead - A blessing and a prompt for the week