Silence Speaks

Some appear so confident and bold when they speak.

Blurting out, “People know where I stand. I just tell it like it is. I shoot from the hip!”

I used to think that was really cool.

Until I began wondering, why are we shooting at all?

It requires more skill and discipline to hold words back than let them fly. “Telling it like it is” can leave people wounded and broken.

Speak in a way that heals and restores by choosing words with thoughtful intention infused with love.

If that’s not possible, allow your silence to lead the way.