The following talk was given at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California.

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So,

So, we come to the fifth of these five talks on a wise speech,

and these are five reflections that we can do before we speak, or after we speak.

Not because they're there should, they're obligated to be this way,

but because these are five ways that we can flourish,

our hearts can flourish,

or the Dharma path can flourish in us,

and their ways of supporting the flourishing of others.

So, to speak, when it's timely, the right time,

do not rush to speak or avoid speaking,

but to consider what's the right time, is it now, is it some other time?

And to speak honestly, speak the truth,

or we're not in no way trying to deceive anyone,

or manipulate anyone with our speech,

to speak in a way that touches the heart, the pleasant way,

but deeper than just pleasure,

something that pleases the heart,

our heart, and that of others,

to speak what's beneficial, what's helpful,

if it's not helpful, if it's the opposite of beneficial,

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