You may react confrontationally today when others disagree with your ideas and opinions. If a loved one, colleague, or associate contradicts the beliefs you hold dear to your heart, your response may be a verbally aggressive one. However, this zeal can drive others away and make them hesitant to converse with you. You can reestablish good relations with the individuals you wish to speak with by approaching them in a friendly manner and inviting them to share their beliefs with you before putting forward any of your own. Answer softly and unemotionally, and others may respond more positively to your words. You may find that people are eager and enthusiastic about opening up to you and sharing with you today when they sense you will respect their principles.

Speaking your mind gently but expressively can help you articulate the depth of your feelings and beliefs without alienating those who feel and believe differently. The strength of our convictions can cause us to speak and gesture aggressively because we feel it is our duty to defend what we believe in. An even tone coupled with a rational yet heartfelt account of how you feel demonstrates your commitment to your beliefs as well as your desire to share those beliefs with others in a nonjudgmental manner. People who disagree with your views will be willing to listen to what you have to say and more apt to calmly offer to share their own opinions on a variety of charged topics. The soft manner in which you speak your mind today will attract rather than repel others.