Words are the bodies the soul of an idea is born into.
The quality of our words attracts others to our cause or repels them from it. Sometimes, the quality of an idea is enough to give it wings. At other times, the words used to convey an idea are the nails in the coffin of its premature death.
Words can magnify or corrupt ideas. Words clarify or confuse. They reveal and enlighten or conceal under the cloak of dishonesty and twisted half-truths.
Words, in short, are power: The power to turn dirt into gold or gold into dirt. They build or destroy, resolve or instigate. They excuse and cover the tail-end of the coward or promote and build and embolden and reinforce and inspire. They express love and acceptance or disdain and rejection. They manipulate and corrupt or enlighten and clarify.
Words are the magic that lift great ideas and their advocates to higher ground. But they can also become the poison that cripples us and our relationships and self-respect. Reputations are made or reputations fall by their judicious or callous use. How words are used, in fact, reveals more about you than about what you use the words to describe.
When we fashion our words into sharpened weapons or into cloaks we hide behind, we cheapen what we say and chip away at our own character. When we use words to inspire and instruct, to extend compassion and kindness, we elevate our words and ourselves and those we express them to in the process
The world has enough critics and naysayers. It doesn’t need our voices added to that dark chorus. Instead, let’s elevate our language and use our words to inspire others and ourselves to greatness.
What words will you use today?
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I absolutely agree about the importance and power of words! But often we speak before we think through what we really want/need to say. This is great reminder to slow down and speak with care. Thanks!
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Hi, words are truly powerful indeed, it can either break or make some one. Let us all try to use these power of words to motivate and share our blessing with each and everyone. Thanks for such a great post.
It´s very interesting. Thank you.
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I agree, words are extremely powerful. But unfortunately, I see too many people who don’t realize that in today’s world, and especially on the internet.
For one or the other reason, people feel the need to wound others with their insults just because the internet gives them the anonymous mask. They seem to forget that there is a person of flesh and blood on the other end.
Thanks for the post!
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I so agree with you, Nelu. I find it pretty disgusting the way some people choose to communicate online. The foul language, the direct insult, the unnecessary confrontation. So many jump to conclusions, take things personally, and wildly interpret what someone else has said and then launch into an unreserved diatribe that would make a decent person blush! I agree with you also that the way too many talk online likely has a lot to do with the anonymity of the internet.
Thank you for adding your words of wisdom here, Nelu. I’m glad yours are so uplifting, thoughtful and kind!
Words are definitely a window to the heart and soul.
Yes, I totally agree.