“Don’t speak unless you can improve upon the silence.” Quaker Proverb
I’m learning—very slowly—that when I get a thought based on what someone else is saying, it’s frequently because I’ve experienced something similar. But it isn’t necessary to share my experience when a nod of recognition will do. I likely still speak too much (ask my sisters), but I believe I’m talking less than I used to. Do you hear others talk and you think of a time a similar event occurred in your life? Are you tempted to interrupt their story with your been-there-done-that experience? What can you do today to add focus and listen, thereby demonstrating to your friends your interest in them? Lord, thank You for helping me hold my tongue; I could not have done it on my own. It’s so much nicer to show my friends that I really do value them and what they have to say. Amen “Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.” Proverbs 21:23 What are your thoughts? Libby
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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