When exchanging ideas with others today, you may suddenly realize that you are restraining yourself. The reserved mood that is likely prompting you to hold certain pieces of information back can later prove to be an asset. You may find yourself locked in dialogue with extremely powerful and persuasive individuals today, and the force of their convictions can cause you to doubt your own. If you latch on to the piece of yourself that you have chosen to hold back, you may feel more confident with faced with opinions in opposition to your own, and your dedication to your personal ideals will likely remain stable even when challenged.

When we reserve a piece of ourselves while interacting with others, we are never without an anchor that stabilizes us during periods of self-doubt. In confrontations with powerful personalities, we may find ourselves tempted to put aside our own values and beliefs so that we can adopt those of our adversaries. The restraint we endeavor to cultivate within ourselves can ensure that we never become too emotionally involved in charged conversations. Similarly, this piece of ourselves reminds us of the underlying authentic self that forms the basis of who we are. Our resolve and our commitment to all we hold dear will not waver when challenged because our ongoing commitment to authenticity is stronger than any outside influence. Your choice to hold back some measure of yourself during dialogue today will ensure that you never forget those qualities that define you as an individual.