Being a friend in times of need
When someone is suffering, what can we say or do to help? The wise women of my weekly sangha offer advice from years of experience. And the Buddha has a few guidelines too.
Category: Wise Speech
Words weave us together or tear us apart
Sheltering in place can be like a refuge, or it can be like a pressure cooker. And one thing that
What’s that smell?
The aroma rising from something cooking occurs long after all the ingredients have been chopped, measured, mixed and heated. Yet,
What insurmountable obstacles are shaping your experience?
Nazare, a quiet little fishing village in Portugal, has become a primo world surfing spot because the waves can get
The words you use shape your world
As we continue to look at the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path, we come to Wise Speech. Traditionally wise speech is
Is your mouth getting you in trouble?
This time of year we can get into a lot of trouble with our mouths. What goes into them can
Wise Speech — Poetry & Meditation
I couldn’t end our exploration of the use of words without visiting poetry, for poetry is the natural outpouring of
Wise Speech – Our Words Matter
You can see from our past two discussions that Wise Speech is not just about talking. It’s also about developing
Wise Speech Depends on Engaged Listening
The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my
Wise Speech arises out of silence
Wise Speech rests in and arises out of a spacious peaceful, deeply connected silence. So I want to begin our
