Knowledge Gives You a Voice

In groups discussions, I'm usually the one that contributes to the discussion or remains silent. The only times I remain silent are when; I'm tired, it's not worth investing my energy into the discussion or when I don't know anything about what they're talking about. I was recently with a group of people, who all cooperating were super knowledgable about something i wasn't. I found myself seeking to learn from them. My mind was so stimulated discussing a topic I had never talked about in my 38 years of life. I compared my experience to conversations I've had countless times. When I knew 'stuff', I was more willing to share my thoughts. And with some topics and in some discussions, I was given the metaphoric 'mic' to speak with authority to the group. I'm currently in a stage of my life where I'm learning so much. I'm often more silent than vocal. But life experience, my faith and my academic achievements are creating more and more opportunities to "hold the mic"