5 virtue of speaking
1. Speak less words of complaint and more of forgiveness, as complaint brings about hatred while forgiveness is wisdom.
2. Speak less words of sarcasm and more of respectfulness, as sarcasm reveals disparagement while respectfulness increases understanding.
3. Speak less words of harm and more of thoughtfulness, as harm causes contradictions while thoughtfulness develops friendship.
4. Speak less words of command and more of discussion, as command forces acceptance while discussion is true leadership.
5. Speak less words of criticism and more of encouragement, as criticism creates barriers while encouragement nurtures potential.
7 living in a grateful world
1. Be grateful to those who have hurt or harm you, for they have reinforced your determination.
2. Be grateful to those who have deceived you, for they have deepend your insight.
3. Be grateful to those who have hit you, for they have reduced your karmic obstacles.
4. Be grateful to those who have abandoned you, for they have taught you to be independent.
5. Be grateful to those who have made you stumble, for they have strengthened your ability.
6. Be grateful to those who have denounced you, for they have increased your wisdom and concentration.
7. Be grateful to those who have made you firm and resolute, and helped in your achievement.