We are born into certain ready-made arguments, but life throws curve-balls at us. If we are wise, we learn to modify those arguments in the light of our suffering.

We are born into certain ready-made arguments, but life throws curve-balls at us. If we are wise, we learn to modify those arguments in the light of our suffering.
We learn many of our inner dialogues from childhood. We may need to learn more empathic and constructive self-talk.
Speech or silence? Silence has its advantages: it teaches us to listen patiently. Equally, language can be healing, and help us to share our truth.
Who are you? You have a name, and so many labels others give you. But, spiritually, you don’t need the labels. Your presence is enough.
If I could hear inside your mind, what kind of self-talk would I hear? Are you choosing inner dialogues that support your mental health?
We can use our silences, and our speech, for good or ill. It takes a lot of mindfulness, and a lot of skill, to learn a good balance between self-control and self-expression.