Teaching #73: Right or Wise Speech
The practice of right speech is built around meeting three conditions simultaneously: Say only what is true and useful and timely. If any one of these criteria isn’t met, then silence is the wise form of speech.
Chapter 20, Pg 233
For your reflection: There are endless opportunities for you to work with right speech in your daily life. This week make a vow to not do one of the following: gossip, give your opinion unless asked, needlessly criticize, or say things about yourself or another that aren’t true.