Being Mindful of how we talk and speak to people

“Being Mindful of how we talk and speak to people.”

Greetings everyone! Proverbs 15:1 (NIV version) reads “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Ever had someone to talk down, mean and condescending to you? I’m quite sure at one point and time we ALL have had that unpleasant experience and it does not feel very good and if we are honest it is down right hurtful. If we ourselves are not careful we might react back in anger the same way that they spoke to us (although we should always be calm and take the higher ground….I know easier said than done but we can do this and we must be intentional about it). That unpleasant experience should always fuel and motivate us to never ever speak to anyone in a mean and hurtful way but always with kindness and respect.

How we speak along with the tone and even our body language helps to set the precedence of how the outcomes will turn out. Even if we have been wronged and slighted we are responsible for how we respond and held accountable for our own actions. Instead of getting defensive and reactive when we feel we have been wronged lets try practicing being proactive and solution oriented and not let our emotions lead us when we are angry. Let us all together use our words to uplift and build one another up instead of tearing each other down. If someone has upset or offended you….after you have calmed down please calmly take them to the side and explain how you feel because your feelings are legitimate and important.

You are valuable and a treasure! So going forward let us all speak a kind word to everyone we come in contact with on a daily basis and make it a lifestyle and everyday habit and watch how things turn out for you in the long run. You will not regret it! Peace ✌️ ☮️ 🕊 and love ❤️!!