How to Speak More Wisely

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June 16, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace 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." { read more } Be The Change As you speak today, consider whether what you are saying is true, kind, and necessary. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Top 5 Regrets of the Dying Offbeat Graduation Speech Gets Standing Ovation How We Can Change Our Minds 10 Keys To Happier Living The Most Vital Lessons for Starting Over Secrets to Longevity 9 Interviews with Creative Visionaries 7 Practices to Cultivate Compassion DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 116,590 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More