Free speech is the opportunity to be a voice for those who have none. Free speech is bringing people together to discuss common interests. Free speech is the art of expressing freedom through words.

I worked in the salon and spa industry for many years and the topics of discussion were vast. I learned that we are what we focus on. Free speech to me is shining light on darkness to expose fear and see it for what it is. False Evidence Appearing Real.

Dangerous speech is to get a rise out of people for entertainment purposes and induce fear in the masses. Dangerous speech teaches us to live in a box. Hate speech is a direct attack.

Hate speech is covering light with a veil of darkness. Hate speech is cruel and unnecessary. When we use our gift of free speech to create hate speech we become hate and freedom becomes paralysis. We are all that we have in the end. Free speech can generate life, hate speech will cause destruction and suffering.

Mindfulness in discussion allows the flow of speech to come freely. When clear from the distraction of unnecessary talk it helps to open the communication flow of connection. When you speak from a place of clutter, the words that come out do not align with who you are because the discussion becomes the mind ping-ponging in the bulk and worst-case scenario: fight or flight response (hello social anxiety). To take responsibility and deliver with dignity allows free speech to be heard and promotes respect for listeners.