Sometimes I wonder.
True, words become robbed of their meaning and gravity when not complemented by deed. But aren't words in and of themselves extremely potent ?
Don't words soothe, encourage, motivate, mock, ridicule, singe, sear,scald, uplift, strengthen, enthuse, disparage, taunt, prick, elevate us to the pinnacle of joy or beat us down to a dark abyss? Show love, kindness and warmth or convey bitter resentment, condescension and hatred? Without raising a finger or moving an inch one human can deeply affect another by the choice of a string of words. As much as the right words can transform lives for the better, negative words can unleash havoc.
If the pen is mightier than the sword, what about the spoken word that comes with multiple facets like voice, volume, diction, tone and so on ? Factor in body language, facial expressions and the magnitude of what hits you is undeniable.
Choose your words carefully. All things considered, the stimuli we receive and the responses we give out in our immediate environment, all our relationships, our goals, our feelings, our thoughts and dreams, our passions, our insecurities and fears are inextricably entwined with the words that we hear, read and the words that constantly run through our hearts and minds!
True, words become robbed of their meaning and gravity when not complemented by deed. But aren't words in and of themselves extremely potent ?
Don't words soothe, encourage, motivate, mock, ridicule, singe, sear,scald, uplift, strengthen, enthuse, disparage, taunt, prick, elevate us to the pinnacle of joy or beat us down to a dark abyss? Show love, kindness and warmth or convey bitter resentment, condescension and hatred? Without raising a finger or moving an inch one human can deeply affect another by the choice of a string of words. As much as the right words can transform lives for the better, negative words can unleash havoc.
If the pen is mightier than the sword, what about the spoken word that comes with multiple facets like voice, volume, diction, tone and so on ? Factor in body language, facial expressions and the magnitude of what hits you is undeniable.
Choose your words carefully. All things considered, the stimuli we receive and the responses we give out in our immediate environment, all our relationships, our goals, our feelings, our thoughts and dreams, our passions, our insecurities and fears are inextricably entwined with the words that we hear, read and the words that constantly run through our hearts and minds!
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