Open a dictionary and you will find one of Earth's most powerful objects: words. The problem is that most people do not realize the power of the spoken word, and because of this, people often do not think before the words shoot out of their mouths.
Words can pierce our innermost feelings and leave an irreparable wound. Words can make the biggest, strongest man feel weak. Even a whisper of words can shatter dreams. I can vividly remember almost every time that someone I care(d) about has hurt me with something they have said. We can often forgive people for what they say, but we will never forget. We just don't realize the power of our words.
What I am asking you to think about is what comes out of your mouth. If words hold power, use them as tools for good. Tell your daughter she is beautiful and can achieve anything. Tell a stranger to have a great day. Tell a co-worker that you appreciate his/her hard work. Words alone can change a life. I can only speak for myself because it is the truth that I know. There have been two phrases that have been spoken to me constantly in the last four months that have changed me from weak to progressively on my way to being strong: "I believe in you," and, "I am proud of you." Four or five words have altered who I am because, not only are they positive, but I know the people telling me this genuinely mean them. Words can heal. Words can inspire. Words can create change.
Be careful when choosing what you say. It is impossible to catch words mid air and pull them back into our mouths. Once spoken, your words will linger on forever. If you don't mean it or it will do a great deal of harm, do not say it. Something that holds so much power should only be used for good.
Go say good things,
BT
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