You are taught to do it in school, the phrase "pick your battles" is thrown around all the time and there are several Bible scriptures on the phrase...but yet and still; it is one of the hardest things to do. Well at least it is for me - it is always that thing that I plan to do next time. But if it's on my mind then that must mean it has to be said...right?...think again.
I have lost count of the amount of times I have regretted the words that have come out of my mouth. At times it takes weeks or even months to want to "take it back" but a lot of times I start to wish I could have a "do-over" only seconds after I close my mouth. Unless someone is in immediate danger, I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to pray and sleep on a lot of what is on our heart before we blurt it out.
I'm challenging myself and all of the Prima Donnas to take a week off from meaningless chatter. It if doesn't absolutely have to be said right away...then don't say it. I'm serious - aside from "FIRE" "WATCH OUT" "HELP" or a combination of the three...take some time out to think about every word that comes to mind.
Granted life is too fast to mentally dissect everything before you say it, but I bet that a good solid week of re-evaluation will put a lot of things into perspective. You will realize that a quieter mouth means a clearer mind and a more peaceful heart. It may also mean that you're a lot more enjoyable to be around and that your loved ones will be eager to show their appreciation for you...and all you'll have to say is "Thank You."
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