
And so I am attempting to live by this principle. Be the lighthouse. Speak authentically but with awareness of how my words will affect someone else. I want to live at the intersection of authenticity and empathy. The Dalai Lama has said, “My religion is kindness,” and I want to err on this side. Because authenticity is cool but compassion and kindness — are even cooler.
…urself, what impact will my words have? Is my language kind and humble, helpful and spoken with the right tone? Woody Allen once said, “It’s ok to say what you mean but don’t say it mean.” Tone and language can m…