Today, your thoughtfulness can help you preserve certain relationships that might otherwise be compromised by the freedom with which you tend to voice your opinions. However much others prize your honesty and forthright approach to life, it is likely that they do not wish to be confronted by direct condemnation or criticisms. You may believe that you are doing these individuals a service by telling them precisely how you feel today, but you may actually be compromising the relationship you share. A moment\'s thought can help you remember the value of compassion and consideration by reminding you of the sanctity of your loved ones\' feelings.

We cannot avoid all instances of hurt feelings caused by our words or actions, but we can do our part to minimize the negative impact of our choices in the various spheres of our existence. It can be difficult to anticipate how the decisions we make will influence the world around us and affect the lives of the people we care about, but we should not assume that our guesses in this arena will prove futile. If we think carefully about the consequences of our choices, we can venture a thoughtful presumption and thus avoiding doing that which might cause someone close to us pain. Though there will be times during which we cannot help but hurt someone, we can do all we can to lessen the injury through a conscientious appraisal of the situation. Your thoughtfulness will help you avoid offending others today by guiding you toward the least damaging path.