LETTERED PROVISION MERCHANT
cultivate balance
Category: speechcraft
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Comparative language. The one who stands in prayer is not like the one who does not. The one who strives to do good is not like the one who prevents good.
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Seek out the intentions of the person that may have done or said something to harm you. For what reason did you not let me know that this had happened? For what reason did you not respond? For what reason did you not know of these changes or events?
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Do not repeat the details of an injury that you may have caused someone. It is good to explain your reasoning when you are in a position to and when you are capable of doing this in a good way. I know you felt a certain way when I walked off without saying anything.
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Mark your connections to people in your speech. Although, not all connections can be a thing of comfort, family ties are something that we do not choose and even if they are painful they remain. Listen to your friend. My nephew, is there anything I can do to help you?
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Speak for your sake. When in a conversation that begins to show signs of clashing interests, speak from the perspective of your interests and not as though you are defending yourself. I am accountable of how I spend my time.