Do you know what the word perspective means?
The word perspective is used to describe how you see something.
For example, your perspective of the ocean might be that it is a peaceful place where you can run and play and build sand castles. However, Sam's perspective may be that the ocean is loud and scary and the sand is itchy and uncomfortable.
"If you do not have anything nice to say, say nothing at all!"
Have you ever heard this before? I remember hearing this rule as a child from my teachers and parents and when I read todays scripture it immediately made me think of it. The scripture starts off telling us to not let anything bad come from our mouths and ends with telling us to be kind to one another.
Sometimes when we are angry, frustrated or even sad we can say unkind words to another person. Mean words can cause someone to feel a lot of pain.
Can you think of a time someone said unkind things to you?
How did it make you feel?
What should I do when I feel mad or frustrated towards someone?
Hurting someone else by your actions and words is never the right answer. Whenever you are upset with someone it is always best to try talking to them first. Let them know that you are upset and what made you feel that way. You never know, they may not have known they hurt your feelings. Talking first allows you to hear the other persons perspective and talk it out.
