During the pandemic I spent a lot of time on the road traveling in April or May of 2020 I took a vow of silence. I personally can be a talker, but I am also a good listener. It wasn't about being able to keep my mouth shut. It was more of a reflection of the words I communicated. I wrote them down on a notepad to communicate. I even had to write clearly so people could read it . I have horrible penmanship. Anyway I learned a lesson so much about myself during that time and miss the actual thought I put into my language instead of being able to quickly type something out with no real censor sometimes or have my mouth work faster than my mind and regret what comes out of it. I try to be mindful and thoughtful when I can yet I want to get back to my pen and pad self and put real thought into what I say instead of just saying it.
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