"Christlike communications will help us to develop righteous relationships and ultimately to return to our heavenly home safely. May we treasure the divine gift of communication, and may we use it wisely to build and to assist others on this marvelous journey through mortality. May Heavenly Father bless us to this end."
- L. Lionel Kendrick
It seems that lately I have been saying things without them going through my "you shouldn't say that" filter. I use to be very good at making sure that I only said nice or proper things to people. However, lately it seems as though I say exactly what is on my mind, which obviously isn't the best thing to do. I feel that I have an obligation to help people to understand why things may not be as they are perceiving them,(which I know is terrible) and during this process I hurt feelings. I don't mean to, it just happens. Then once I realize that what I said was hurtful and try to explain, it seems I make things even worse. So I am writing this as a new leaf. I am going to try to be more Christlike and more thoughtful about the things I say. I am going to try to be more understanding and more more willing to listen to those around me.
3 comments:
Gosh, see now this is where I'm a big stinker. As I'm reading your post all I can think of is "oooh! What'd she say? What'd she say?" See I just want the gossip. :P
That happens to all of us sometimes. As long as you realize what you did wrong and apologize, I am sure everything will be fine. After all...you can't be perfect ALL of the time can you? :) Love you Nat!!
Nat, you are one of the most christlike people I know. Don't be so hard on yourself. But I too think this is something that we can all do a little more often. Myself especially included.
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