My husband and I were having a discussion yesterday regarding how I responded to something that was said to me. I had related to him what had transpired and he asked, "So what did you say to that?" I answered, "Nothing. I decided to practice the wisdom of staying silent."
There were many other ways I could have responded to the words and tone the individual used but in the space and time of the event silence felt like the best option.
I've learned that I don't have to react to what another says. It often has little to do with me, anyway.
Will I always remain silent in the presence of verbal barbs? Probably not. I'm Human and will, at times, feel the need to defend myself. But from now on I will at least give myself the option of practicing the wisdom of staying silent.
There were many other ways I could have responded to the words and tone the individual used but in the space and time of the event silence felt like the best option.
I've learned that I don't have to react to what another says. It often has little to do with me, anyway.
Will I always remain silent in the presence of verbal barbs? Probably not. I'm Human and will, at times, feel the need to defend myself. But from now on I will at least give myself the option of practicing the wisdom of staying silent.
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