The dinner party had started… the table was set, guests had arrived, and burgers were grilling. The Dose was in her glory, visiting friends and meeting new people. Little did I know that at this dinner table I was going to exercise!
My exercise for that night was keeping my mouth shut.
You see, while a lively conversation was happening, one particular couple started a spat – publicly. Their actions activated the Dose mind…should couples publicly argue, claw at and degrade each other? Is this a symptom of an ill-matched couple? And, most importantly – at what point can I step into this conversation? Silence is golden but the Dose likes platinum!
Holding back comments, statements, or any others words within a sentence is an exercise that is as critical as the pumping heart muscle. Making my viewpoint known – in this situation – would have brought me right down to their level of bad behavior.
There is a time to speak and a time to exercise silence. …muscle up!