We are all of us entitled to our opinion. It's part of having freewill. We can share that opinion with others but we should never expect them to accept it as the only real truth. Doing so is conceited, selfish and just plain stupid. There come moments in our lives when we all realize that it is better to hold our words than to speak them. Some of us realize that too late and the words have already been spoken and cannot be taken back. I am not trying to say that we should constantly censor ourselves, but it is wise to think before speaking. Really truly think through what you are about to say and try to decide if it holds actual merit. This is not something we can do all the time nor should we try to because it would be exhausting! It is however far more possible in this age of modern technology when so many of us communicate via text and email more than spoken word. Texts and emails are forms of instant communication but they do not always have to be used so. The written word is usually far more memorable than the spoken word. More often than not though, we let our text and email "mouths" get ahead of our brains and the consequences are not always pleasant. Fortunate are we that have friends we can blab anything to, written and spoken, even if it does not make sense and makes us later wonder what we were thinking. By doing that we actually learn who are real friends are because they are the ones who will listen to it all, mull it over and either let it pass as temporary insanity or give their own opinion on the matter. A different perspective on a problem can be ever so helpful! Those that know us best will know exactly how to get through to us, whether it is with kind words, a stern scolding or a kick in the butt. It is this give and take of thoughts and opinions that build strong and lasting relationships. Constantly trying to shove your own opinion onto someone else will soon make them deaf to your words. This foolish pursuit means that should there ever come a time when you have something worthwhile to say, it will no longer matter. It is never a bad thing to pause a moment, take a breath and think before you speak, fire off a text or send an email. Rethink what you're about to say, reread your words; try to consider the implications of your words. We cannot always do this when our emotions get the best of us but we can always learn from our mistakes. I often hear my father's voice in my head telling me to "be patient" when it's the last thing I want to be but when I haven't heeded his words I've stumbled into unpleasant situations and worked myself up about nothing. Words of caution are usually words of wisdom and it is within each of us to find the ability to listen.
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