Love this - it’s like “Noble Speech” in Buddhism - which I try and fail at on the regular! But the gist is “Is it true, is it useful, will it aggravate, is it the right time” as a check for one’s “verbal actions”.
Thank you Nedra. I have been using a similar but slightly different communication tool or litmus test for thoughtful word choices: KTN, is what I have to say kind? Is what I have to say true? And is what I have to say necessary? before words exit my mouth they must be kind, true and necessary. I find that necessary one is the most challenging to honor.
I plan to pre-order The Setting Boundaries Deck next week. Congratulations!
Great post as usual! Insightful information.
Love this - it’s like “Noble Speech” in Buddhism - which I try and fail at on the regular! But the gist is “Is it true, is it useful, will it aggravate, is it the right time” as a check for one’s “verbal actions”.
Thank you Nedra. I have been using a similar but slightly different communication tool or litmus test for thoughtful word choices: KTN, is what I have to say kind? Is what I have to say true? And is what I have to say necessary? before words exit my mouth they must be kind, true and necessary. I find that necessary one is the most challenging to honor.
I plan to pre-order The Setting Boundaries Deck next week. Congratulations!
Inspiring words with thoughtful advice to improve relationships.
Nedra, Thank you!