I had a scheduling constraint. There was only a small window of time to answer the comments on the channel I respond to, before I had another engagement. I tried to use the time well. 

 

As it happened, I was able to deal with the unsavory ones. I either deleted them, or hid them, to keep the conversation safe for other people. But then I did not get to the fun part of enthusiastically chiming in with those readers who are moved by the video they watched. 

 

As I drove to the office for another meeting, I thought about it. It felt fitting. Removing the hurtful words takes precedence over the flowery ones. Otherwise, it is like serving good food on a dirty plate. I need to wash it before anything else. 

 

John once made a little ditty about it. 

 

"One, shun. Two, do." 

 

As it happened, I did have a chance to get back later to include the more enjoyable part. But the experience stayed with me. Holding my tongue is a safe way to avoid hurting someone when I am in a hurry.