To Speak or Not to Speak

5 Replies to “To Speak or Not to Speak”

  1. Can I say that; it is only truthful and helpful when one believe so? What is “truth” and “helpfulness” when they seem to be subjected to one’s own, maybe unique, definition and interpretation?

    Can the Truth be ever be spoken?

    Of course this seems not helpful, and definitely not the Truth. Thus the question, why speak at all?

  2. It is good to ask why speak at all? It is in this question that the answer arrive. Is it necessary? Is it meant to hurt, to impose, to admonish, to bring joy? You can be sure it is not useful when it comes with irritation and expectation.

  3. Can I say that; it is only truthful and helpful when one believe so? What is “truth” and “helpfulness” when they seem to be subjected to one’s own, maybe unique, definition and interpretation?

    Can the Truth be ever be spoken?

    Of course this seems not helpful, and definitely not the Truth. Thus the question, why speak at all?

  4. This explains why wisdom is necessary. Without wisdom, ignorance too thought it is helpful though in the end may be detrimental. We experience many a times what we thought was right to say ends us up in guilt. Whereas where there is wisdom, the end result is peace and also at times, joy.

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