Post by Blessing Ojoma Onakpa (@blessing-82)

Not every story you know is a story you should tell.
If someone trusts you enough to share a personal struggle, honor that trust. Don’t turn their pain into someone else’s entertainment or a topic of casual conversation.

A trustworthy person doesn’t spread stories simply because they’re interesting. They understand that discretion is a mark of integrity.

Before you speak, ask yourself…
Is it true?
Is it necessary?
Is it kind?
Is it mine to tell?

Sometimes, the kindest words are the ones we choose not to speak.

#Wisdom #Integrity #Trust #Character #Proverbs1113 #LekeeLekee

Not every story you know is a story you should tell. If someone trusts you enough to share a persona...

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Chi Ekpunobi: Well said. Discretion is a mark of integrity.
Culture, The Arts, Entertainment: A vital life lesson!

"Before you speak, ask yourself…
Is it true?
Is it necessary?
Is it kind?
Is it mine to tell?" words to live by 👏👏👏
Like minds🫂: Seriously, a lot of people use secrets they have as a leverage when things are no longer as it was between them
Noble Nosa: Hmmmm, normally that's true
Obafemi EMILOLA, FIMC, CMC®: I love this and I totally agree with you
Not every story you tell most especially when people confided in you
Never be tempted to tell
Happy weekend
Papi_J: Speak on Blessing, you have the floor 🙌
Joseph The Dreamer: Not every story you know is yours to tell.
When someone trusts you with their struggle, honor that trust. Their pain is not content. Their private moments are not conversation fodder.
Discretion is integrity in action
CSO intl: Integrity shouldn't be for sell
Rejoice Osunwoke: I agree with you. We should know when not to speak.
Gladden Ngozi: “Is it mine to tell?”, that's the one most people skip. If it didn't happen to you, it's not your story to narrate. Period.