Making your words be as valuable as Diamonds

 

Have you ever encountered a person that has a comment for everything: what you’re wearing, how your hair looks, the class you’re taking, the company you’re working for, the phone you use, the cell phone plan you have, the way you speak, the person you’re dating or just simply like, even the way you tie your shoelaces! EVERYTHING! They just love giving their opinion, and they do it so often that you don’t even want to hear it anymore. They talk and all you hearis a weeeeeeeeeeee sound in your ear; they make you dizzy! Since they talk so often you don't listen to what they are saying, you're simply just hearing it.Even if ONE day they have something of value for your life you wouldn't even listen, since you are so used to hearing gibberish. Their words are like the common crystal, inexpensive, weak and common, and pretty much they have little value.

Now on the other hand have you ever met someone who barely talked...like at all. They just sit and observe everything that’s going around them. They usually know everything that’s going on but you would have no idea. The minute they open their mouth the whole room goes silent and treasure the few precious moments of that’s persons opinion. The sound of their voice is usually followed by someone saying "OMG it spoke!” This person’s voice and opinions are so rare that those who hear it pay so much attention to it because they never know when they may hear it again. Their opinions are like diamonds, expensive, strong and rare, so it is highly valued.

I have come up with my own theory called silent wisdom. I try to practice it, sometimes I am successful other times I'm not as constant lol. But silent wisdom is when you give your words value, by holding back your opinion, your wisdom, and your input and release it only when necessary or asked. I worked in an office once and I didn't say much while there. I always held my opinion about the office chit chat and just listened. However when I felt I HAD to say something I would drop a diamond on the group, and they would not only listen but appreciate my rare input. I waited until it was necessary, until I felt that my opinion would be valued. In order to be heard you don't need to speak all the time, wait for the right moment, and think about what you’re saying.

What makes diamonds so valuable is how long they take to develop. Think about what you're going to say. Fully develop your thought before you release it. Another reason why diamonds are so valuable is because of what their made of, it is the only jewel thats just pure carbon, making it the strongest of all the precious stones. It’s not just about holding back your opinion to just say some random comment that makes no sense it is about making the content powerful, strong, pure and sincere. Talking too much might get you in trouble; you are just talking to hear the sound of your voice. Stop, Think, and then Speak.

One of my favorite scripture taught me this a while back.

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
-Proverb 10:19

I hope you start practicing silent wisdom and add value to your words.