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Jun 16, 2012
"The words of the tongue should have three gatekeepers: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? " --Arabian Proverb
How to Speak More Wisely
"It had been three weeks since my throat started to feel sore, and it wasn't getting better. The pain was most acute when I spoke. So I decided to spend a few days speaking as little as possible. Every time I had the urge to say something, I paused for a moment to question whether it was worth irritating my throat. This made me acutely aware of when and how I use my voice. Which led me to a surprising discovery: I spend considerable energy working against my own best interests. And if my experience listening to others is any indication, so do you."
BE THE CHANGE
As you speak today, consider whether what you are saying is true, kind, and necessary.
