Considered from the context of communication, this Ace of Sword makes sense. We can protect someone's reputation or commit character assassination. We can share information that has been validated, or we can speak aloud whatever passes through our mind and be thought an idiot. Like guns, it takes training and skill to wield a tongue. The Hamsa sign is a Middle Eastern symbol of protection. Here, it asks us to rein in the ego and follow our protective instincts. As Bernard Meltzer said, "Before you speak ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is no, maybe what you are about to say should be left unsaid."
even if passing that benchmark of four, 1/2 the time we should still save our breath, no one is interested.
ReplyDeleteThat would probably fall under the 'necessary' category. 😁
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