Watching our words

Continuing from my previous post , below are some of my thoughts about how to watch our words.

Before speaking , lets look at a process of watching what we going to speak. We can visualise that as a three-level checkpoint :

1)First checkpoint :Check if what you are saying is the truth.If yes , proceed to second checkpoint.If not, drop it.

2)Second checkpoint : Check to see if your words are going to harm anyone. They maybe true but if its going to bring more harm, then filter them off.Drop it , no point in uttering those words. Once you are sure its not going to harm anyone , proceed to the next checkpoint.

3)Third checkpoint : Check to confirm that your words are not against people who are not present when you speak. Avoid speaking against a person who is physically not present.

Its useful to go through the above checks mentally while speaking. It may seem difficult initially , but if we make a practice of it , it will become a habit.

Remember,words can create bridges or walls.