Monday: Right Word

Monday exercise - right word
@kaka135 (14994)
Malaysia
March 14, 2016 8:04am CST
It's Monday here, and the exercise for today is Right Word. I think this is really a good exercise for me. Since I was young, I like to talk a lot, and I always think I talk too much, though I like to listen too. There are many times I wanted to challenge myself to talk less. Though I talk lesser than before, I still think I should talk even lesser. Now that I have my children, I think I should really use appropriate words when I talk to them, and not talk too much too. So, this exercise is really what I always want to learn. "Only serious, meaningful speech must leave the lips of those who strive for higher development. All talk for the sake of talking - to pass time, for example - is harmful. Avoid the usual sort of conversation that involves jumbled, simultaneous cross-talk. This does not mean that you should cut yourself off from interacting with others. Especially in such interactions, your speech should gradually become increasingly meaningful. listen thoughtfully to every statement and answer. Consider every approach. Never speak without a reason. Prefer silence. Try not to talk too much or too little. Listen quietly and process what you hear. This exercise may be called right word." Do you always speak meaningful words?
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• United States
14 Mar 16
No I dont, sometimes I get very silly. But that is only occassionally like last night when I was too tired. These are good words to live by Lee. Thank you for sharing it. If nothing good to say, dont say anything.
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@maezee (41985)
• United States
20 Mar 16
Heck no! I always chat to pass the time. I dont know. Its fun. Lol. This seems like it would be a challenge for me at least!
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
27 Mar 16
It's a challenge for me as well, as I have been talking too much. I don't think it means chatting is not good, but we have to be mindful of what we say. I understand the benefits of this better in these few years, especially when I practice to talk less and be mindful of my words.
• Preston, England
15 Mar 16
not everything we say has to be profound and enlightened - cheerfully talking rubbish can be theraputic too
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
14 Mar 16
It depends on the situation. Before we said something, be sensitive if it will hurt other people. But never say things to patronize other people, you are just cheating yourself.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
14 Mar 16
I'm afraid my words aren't always meaningful, no. Though I'm not a chatterbox by any means, I don't weigh each word carefully. Good luck with your exercise.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Mar 16
I try, but it doesn't always work out that way. I love your statements.
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