In this talk, we explore what it really means to speak the truth with mindfulness and compassion. Words can feel limited, yet they also hold immense power to heal or harm, connect or divide. Drawing on the practice of Insight Dialogue and the Buddha’s teaching on Wise Speech, we reflect on the challenge and liberation of honest communication, the fears and people-pleasing habits that often hold us back, and the freedom that comes with congruency and authenticity.

Prompt: Where do you fall on the scale where one side is people pleasing and the other side is saying it how it fucking is (*loving kindness honesty)?

Talking segment that complements the sit portion on Speaking the Truth.

Group Date: 8/19/2025