Experience follows intention. Wherever we are, whatever we do, all we need to do is recognize our thoughts, feelings and perceptions as something natural. Neither rejecting, nor excepting we simply acknowledge the experience and let it pass. If we keep this up, we’re eventually find ourselves becoming able to manage situations we once found painful, scary or sad. We will discover a sense of confidence that isn’t rooted in arrogance or pride. We will realize that we are always sheltered, safe and always home.
Speech refers not only to our ability to talk but also to all the different signals we exchange in the form of sounds,words “, gestures, and facial expressions and even the production of pheromones, which are chemical compounds secreted by mammals that subtly influence the behavior and development of other Mammals.
One of the first lessons I learned as a Buddhist was that every sentien being— that is, every creature Endowed with even a very basic sense of Awareness— can be defined by three basic aspects or characteristics : Body speech and mind.