5 thoughts on “Wordless Wednesdays: THINK Before You Speak”
Quite honestly, that will make most of what I say absolutely not needed…I have recently struggled with unkind tongue (or, on occasion, ‘vicious tongue’) and this is so convicting, Deana…
My mentor used to stress that to us. It makes so much sense! She also told us that when someone starts to say something to us (gossip) and especially if it starts out with “Don’t tell anyone I told you this…”, respond with “It is going to be as safe with me as it is with you.” I miss her.
Deana O'Hara - Speaker, Comedian, Writer 
Quite honestly, that will make most of what I say absolutely not needed…I have recently struggled with unkind tongue (or, on occasion, ‘vicious tongue’) and this is so convicting, Deana…
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ooh – I like that reply. I’d miss someone like that as well.
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My mentor used to stress that to us. It makes so much sense! She also told us that when someone starts to say something to us (gossip) and especially if it starts out with “Don’t tell anyone I told you this…”, respond with “It is going to be as safe with me as it is with you.” I miss her.
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Simply put – Engage brain before mouth.
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yep. it also helps to engage brain before engaging keyboard.
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