Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

Today I went with my friend to a water exercise class and had a great time.  Everyone was friendly and told me their names and helped me with the exercises and gave me tips.  We were all about the same age and no one had the figure they once did and no one was embarrassed.  I was immediately comfortable, and the warm water was soothing, though I struggled with executing some of the exercises.  The "noodle" was impossible for me to control, and it kept popping up or I went under.  Half a dozen women reassured me it had taken them months to be able to control it.  Their kindness mitigated my embarrassment.  Friendliness should never be underestimated.  I'll go back Thursday, because of the warm atmosphere, not the warm water.