Kind Not Cruel Words

Morning Mantra: "Speak to be heard, not to hurt." Anxiety, pain, and fear have a way of expressing themselves, even when you are unaware that is who is doing the talking. We lash out, we scream, we withdraw. Settle your spirit before you speak. Come from a frame of mind that allows you to express your truth so you will be heard. Come from a frame of mind that respects the listener so you don't hurt. It's okay to have feelings and to try to communicate them. It's never okay to b...