Words are so powerful that they can act as a balm or as an acid.  When someone says something to you, your mind is so active that it can respond immediately.  This may cause you to use words which can sometimes injure another… or you.

You have a gift when you can wait, or even pause, before offering a response.  Why?  It is not your mind being hesitant.  It is your soul asking the Eternal, “Please give me guidance to say the right thing.”