Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something. – Plato
Another version of this is: only talk when doing so will improve upon the silence (paraphrased, from who I don’t know).
Talking just because you want to talk is needy, or narcissistic or disrespectful – or all three.
Take the time to consider if what you’re thinking of saying is useful, or helpful.
Sometimes, it’s not.
If you find no one to support you on the spiritual path, walk alone. There is no companionship with the immature. – Buddha Couple things come to mind when I read that quote: 1) You’re more than you think. It’s okay to “walk alone” if that is what’s needed. 2) You’re the average of the…
Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship. – Omar Bradley I’m pretty sure that by stars Mr. Bradley means values and by passing ship lights he is referring to the vagaries of popular opinion and culture. If so, he’s right. What do you value? Are your values reflected…
As we get older, we tend to be more focused on protecting what we have, as opposed to seeking what we want. Click here for an interesting article from positive psychology researcher and thought leader Heidi Grant Halvorson. Have you noticed this in your life? If so, are you playing smaller than you might? Are you…
“Until you commit your goals to paper, you have intentions that are like seeds without soil” – Anonymous I hear plenty of people say that goal-setting and planning are unnecessary or limiting. That if they narrow their focus or thoughts to a particular outcome that they might miss out on something better. Or, people say that…
Aren’t desires bad? Don’t desires lead to suffering? Isn’t that what Buddha would say? If I recall, Buddha would say that cravings and attachments lead to suffering. Desires are a natural part of life. Properly understood* desires are healthy. Authentic** desires are healthy. * * * * To properly understand your desires you must know yourself,…
I recently read a great article from Robert Hargrove (a world-class executive coach) on why corporate professionals should go for “mastery” over “competence.” It’s such a great article I wanted to share the link with you; for your development (and path to mastery)!