Save your opinions, unless asked

You've got your opinions, man
we're all entitled to 'em,
but I never asked

So let me thank you for your time
and try not to waste anymore of mine...

Who Cares if you disagree, you are not me
who made you king of anything
So, you dare tell me who to be
who died and made you king of anything

~Lyrics King of Anything, Sara Bareilles

Sometimes lyrics of an song catch your attention. They capture a deep feeling held inside and that feeling comes rushing out. Thank you Sara for finding the words to express what I have often felt...keep your thoughts to yourself, never offer your opinion UNLESS given permission to do so. 

How many times in your life have there been opportunities or strong urges to share something with another person, something you know they could personally benefit from, but you refrain from doing so because they don't want to hear it or are not ready.  Then think, of those times, would what was shared really benefit them? or would it hurt them?  Smart thinking. Smart to think before speaking.

Here's lies the issue.  First ask for permission before sharing your thoughts with others.

After all, the reality is they will only hear: Blah, blah, blah, blah. Blah, blah.  Kinda like the teacher on Snoopy. God knows I love her.