|
 Every
mouth has two
 .
The high lip gives to
praise, the low lip
gives to gossip.
When we do not guard
what we say or to whom
we say it, we can never
be sure which lip will
repeat the words, The
ancient Egyptians gave
warnings about the
unguarded movement of
the mouth . They
understood the
destructive potential of
words on the wrong lips.
We may not be familiar
with those ancient
teachings, but we do
know the impact of
low-lipped speaking.
Speak highly of everyone
or say nothing at all.
Repeat only that which
you have a a duty to
repeat and repeat it
with noble intent.
If something you say
comes back the wrong
way, correct it
immediately. If
you quarrel with your
family or friends, speak
to them directly.
Temper your words with
consciousness of
empathy. Speak the
way you would want to be
spoken to.
Remember that your
parents gave you the
blessing of lips; speak
to them with an attitude
of gratefulness.
--
Iyanla Vanzant |
