Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

Tonight is my writing group, and it has been the site of much right speech.  Truth is told both in our discussions and with the pieces we write.  Safety makes this possible.  We trust each other with what we say and write and do not share any of it with others.  This week I was tempted to share with my husband some news that was in a piece by one of the participants, who is also a close family friend.  But I resisted, because it wasn't the agreement.  Tonight I'll ask her if I may share the news, and if she agrees, I'll tell him.  But this is about something informational, not deep, or about feelings.  Women sometimes have a tough time keeping stuff private.  I've learned that the hard way.  But this group is tested and true, and I know I can be myself when I speak and in what I write.  It's a safe haven.