Flourish Goodness: Be kind or be quiet

Words have immense power to hurt people and could negatively affect a person for a long period of time. Therefore, it is important to look for ways to inspire, encourage, and uplift those around you instead of tearing them down. Being rude is a sign of weakness and insecurity, whereas kindness shows discipline and strong self-esteem. Kindness indicates that one has worked on themselves to attain self-understanding, maturity and wisdom.

Hence, if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all - in other words, be quiet instead of saying something that will offend a person.

Try to look for positive things to say to people - this will not only empower those you speak to but help you feel better about yourself. Eventually forming a more positive outlook on life.