ARE YOU BRUTALLY OUTSPOKEN?

‘It is the brutally outspoken man that earns enmity’

It is normal for someone to be outspoken but it becomes a problem when one becomes brutally outspoken. A brutally outspoken person is the person that talks carelessly without considering the consequences of whatever that is being uttered.

Our ancestors believe that there are some words that can kill, some can demoralize, some can discourage and some horrible words can worsen some already depressing situations. Whatever you choose to utter with your mouth determines what you attract to yourself. This means that you attract more friends if you choose to be kind, respectful, friendly and careful with your speech and you attract more enemies if you choose to be brutal with your utterances.

People who are easily angered or provoked are prone to being brutally outspoken. When you are at the peak of your anger or provocation, you need to be very cautious of the way you speak and what you say to people. Words are like eggs, once they are broken, you can’t restore them any longer. It is better to remain silent when you are angry, provoked or irritated about what people do to you than to be brutally outspoken. You may never have the opportunity to reverse your speech or redeem your image after you have presented yourself as a brutally outspoken person, so you need to be very careful when you relate with people.

On the other hand, people who criticize others or those who engage in thorough arguments are also likely to be brutally outspoken. Many of them say whatever comes to their mind without considering the effects it would have on other people. Some people lie, insult others and violate other people’s right in order to win an argument.  What shall it profit a man who becomes hostile in order to win an argument?

As from today, if you want to live peacefully with others, it is better for you to watch how you speak, what you say and when you express your feelings. Remember, it is not enough for you to be outspoken, you need to be polite and rational with what you say to others.

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