The tongue is an uncontrollable organ in the human body! Probably because it does not have a bone we can hold back!
Recently I was diagnosed with Laryngitis. It was really painfull and I practically did not have any voice to even show the pain. I was unable to eat and since it was the beginning of our fasting month it became difficult to participate. I am on my road to recovery and thankfully fasting without too much pain.
It was during my experience of silence I realized how much can be said by just being quiet.
Many conflicts were won by silence in the times of our ancestors. It was this hard lesson that taught me how true they were!
Tips
# When two people are having an argument and as much as you want to declare the right from the wrong, let them discover it! DO NOT BUTT IN!!! - From this you will notice the conflict will end quicker without having the third person to add on the argument.
# When somebody insists they are right and you know (with proof ofcos) that they are not, let them learn it for themselves. Please note that if they are willing to take your advise then only give it!
# Marriages sometimes have heated arguments, by being silent the other party will have more to think about their mistakes. And anyway you end up with no headache!
# Gossip is a bad trait and a sin. Here is were your silence becomes really golden, you do not say anything and you can feel proud.
# Know when to keep quiet! If you believe that any more of what you are going to say will lead to something worse, Do Not Say It!!!
It is hard to control what you say but it is even worse taking back harsh words been said. When the damage is done, it sometimes takes years to fix. Take control by walking away or literally holding your hand over your mouth (if anybody asks, you felt sick of all the garbage!)
Humor sometimes lightens the load, if you really want to help somebody elses argument in the room, break the ice with the most stupidest joke you ever heard!!! It works!!!
BASIC TRUTH - Your tongue might not have a bone but you have a hand to put over your mouth!
Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil.
