Never miss a chance to keep your mouth shut.

-Robert Newton Peck

 

There are times when it is appropriate to speak up and other times when keeping quiet must be done.  It can be the hardest thing in the world to not respond to an unkind comment, feelings that arise within when there is a lot of hurt deep inside.  But, you can use this opportunity to grow within yourself.  To learn self control and use another means to express yourself.  Paint a picture with all the colours representing your feelings, talk to someone or write out what you are feeling.  Ask yourself - will I regret this for the rest of my life if I do not speak it now?  How important is speaking out and what will the consequences be of doing so?