When I was younger, I couldn’t figure out why on earth certain monks and nuns took vows of silence. It seemed like an empty ritual. How foolish I was! I now realize these silent monastics are acutely aware of the toxic waste that flows from their mouths. They keep silence to save the earth. Perhaps I should join them.
Advice to those who consider themselves righteous but have no control of the tongue: Be eco-friendly: keep your mouth shut.