This was such a thoughtful and necessary reflection. 🌿 It’s disheartening to see how easily words can be used to cause discomfort rather than provide comfort, especially when someone is brave enough to share a personal problem.

The proverb you mentioned about the sheep getting shorn is a perfect, albeit sad, description of that encounter. I absolutely love your idea of setting up a 'checkpoint' for our words before they leave our mouths. If everyone practiced that kind of mindful communication, the world would be a much gentler place. Thank you for sharing your wisdom