tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post5339680438775448064..comments2023-12-08T01:00:57.240-08:00Comments on My Buddha is pink: Right Speech -Timing is everythingRichard Harroldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02943119066949899198noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-91053694480148220662010-07-14T07:03:52.351-07:002010-07-14T07:03:52.351-07:00(1) whether the speech is true; (2) whether the sp...(1) whether the speech is true; (2) whether the speech is beneficial; and (3) whether the speech is pleasing to others.<br /><br />plus the right moment, which to know when is through compassion to others.<br /><br />Oh how true it is.. thanks for the post!Terasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631465500682309843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-27357755786801704272010-07-12T18:22:44.694-07:002010-07-12T18:22:44.694-07:00Thanks Kamala for sharing. I also strive to apolog...Thanks Kamala for sharing. I also strive to apologize for hurtful speech, to develop that sense of shame the Buddha talked about. While setting things right with someone is good, I need to get to the point of not saying these things at all so I don't have to apologize for them!Richard Harroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943119066949899198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-91084518607360031122010-07-11T09:24:57.626-07:002010-07-11T09:24:57.626-07:00This is something that has been on my mind a lot, ...This is something that has been on my mind a lot, rightspeech and talking with my own mother. We argue, like all parent child relationships, and we always apologise to one another before the day is over. I make a point to apologise to her for anything I've done wrong during the day or any harsh words I may have used. I guess I'm scared that if I don't apologise to her and tell her "I love you." there won't be a second chance. My moms adopted me when they were in their late 40's and early 50's, I turn 22 in Sept. <br /><br />I'm glad that your mother was honest and supportive of you when you came out.Kamalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09454513145657849214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-19565417363929561672010-07-07T09:05:32.235-07:002010-07-07T09:05:32.235-07:00I moved out to go to school at 18, when I called b...I moved out to go to school at 18, when I called back home to tell my parents. The reason why I waited until I was out of the house was to give them time to absorb it without being in their face. I guess it was right timing, because we are still close. My father died twenty years ago, but we were all resolved and in fact, visited me the week before.<br /><br />On the other hand, I think it is hard to have great timing, because you can't always read other people's minds...perhaps, then it best to say nothing at all when in doubt. Someone who is truly close to you, would then ask when they are ready to hear and have a compassionate ear open.Was Oncehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15787588883235992471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998998547000813414.post-47211883499375329292010-07-06T17:37:29.049-07:002010-07-06T17:37:29.049-07:00Thank you so much for a wonderful article. I cons...Thank you so much for a wonderful article. I consistently enjoy your pieces and they always provide me with plenty to think about.<br /><br />For what it's worth, my father once told me the same thing. When I came out to him, he responded with a big hug. He later told me that had I came out to him in high school, he would have put me in therapy. <br /><br />Timing is important!KMDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10309005325708846116noreply@blogger.com