Sometimes, the Best Revenge is Silence.

I’ll admit I’m the type who usually wants to pop off. After all, I do have a Leo moon. Quick with a smart mouth and a strong need to have the last word. But over time, I’ve realized that a lot of that fire was born from trauma.

Growing up, I watched my mother stay quiet in moments when I wished she’d speak up for herself. Her silence was to maintain peace and not escalate situations. After seeing that, I made an internal vow: I will never be quiet. So, anytime someone even thought about disrespecting me, I saw red. How dare you talk to me like that? Sometimes you just need to put people in their places.

But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that silence can be just as powerful. Sometimes even more so. We give our power away so easily when we feel the need to react to everything. The truth is, there’s strength in choosing not to respond. There’s energy in the pause. And that energy? It’s better saved for you and not wasted on people who haven’t earned it.

I believe in transmuting energy. Taking what was meant to destroy your peace and turning it into something creative, something productive.

So, the next time someone gets under your skin, remember: you can’t control what others do, but you do have full control over how you respond. No one can force you to act out of character. Your silence might just be your most powerful move.