03/31/2026
I had a cyst on my vocal cord removed a few weeks ago and part of that healing process required me to not speak at all for 6 days. It was so hard in many ways. I went to a cabin for several days to be alone, meditate and reflect.
As I sat with my thoughts so many things came to me. Many things I wanted to express. Yet, I was unable to speak.
However, I quickly realized that many things did not actually need to be said. I didn’t need to speak my mind every 2 seconds. I didn’t need to tell my children what to do every step of the way-they could figure it out. I didn’t need to comment on everything-I could simply smile.
But the biggest realization came as I reflected on how many times I would’ve initially said something, but couldn’t-and how much better that would be for me to take more time to think rather than quickly responding. As Jesus taught us-it is what comes out of our mouth that defiles us, not what goes into it.
It was a beautiful experience that taught me to be more cautious with my words. That they hold power. Both for ourselves and for others. ❤️
