You’ve always had power. Please use it wisely!
How to discover your own power.
Category: Wise Speech
Learning to listen can change the world
Creating a safe space to listen and allow another to talk through their own thoughts is an act of compassion.
Don’t mess with Mama Bear!
A fierce mama bear had me trapped in the corner of a big box store. Oh my!
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.
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
