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Wise speech is one of the most difficult and important aspects of the path. When we speak wisely, we can foster kindness and communication that are sorely needed in the world. Nikki Mirghafori has a great introduction to wise speech that includes the questions that the Buddha suggested we ask ourselves before speaking. You can find her article here: The Eightfold Path: Right Speech

Oren Jay Sofer has a post on his website that includes suggestions on how to stop arguing. He looks at some of the causes of habitual arguments, and practices we can use to stop the cycle. You can find his article here: How to Stop Arguing Oren also wrote an excellent book on wise communication, Say What You Mean, that blends the practices of mindfulness, wise speech, and Nonviolent Communication (an approach to compassionate communication).

Insight Dialogue is the practice of learning to be mindful while speaking and listening. The Insight Dialogue guidelines are a great supplement to the Buddha’s suggestions on questions to ask ourselves before speaking. The guidelines are simple phrases that we can call to mind in the middle of a conversation to foster wise communication. You can find those guidelines here: Guidelines