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This is a repost from long ago in the blog (year 2012)... one of posts that got a hundred views in just a few hours. That was a pleasant surprise and made me realize how so many believe and agree that words do influence our day to day lives. I want it back here just so I be reminded about the power of words once more. It's something which I strongly believe should be learned again and again.
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WORDS --- They can build you up, take you down, disappoint, make you happy, hurt and sad, wonder, and too scare you. In short, words are powerful. Putting it to the test, I paid attention and listened intently when people talked to me. Indeed, I was affected or influenced by the words they spoke. Their words pushed me to think... react.... pay attention... consider.... talk back or nudge me to some action. Words which also gave me a window or glimpse of what was in the heart. And that mattered.
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Words alone have no life, but derive life from the content of the heart. Goodness rooted in the heart translates itself in the words one uses ------ these words which fly out on virtual wings of compassion and truth. On the other hand, bad intent makes even the sweetest word ring untrue as it operates under the shadows of venom nestled in the heart. It stings hard and deep.
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Be particularly careful the words you use with young children. What you say will determine the attitudes they will be carrying with them unto their adult lives. It will influence their perception of the world and the people in it, shape beliefs of right or wrong, their relationships, work habits, ambitions and dreams, and how they would relate to their God. It will definitely define their personality and character. So be careful the words you use with them - it can either make or break them. And, will eventually redound to yourself, too.
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Be careful what you speak. It can mean the world to another person. It can truly build him up or destroy him. Be careful what you write. It can influence great minds and poor minds alike. Both lives will be affected in some way you will never know as their minds 'wrestle' with the words sent out by your heart. They won't be the same person again after that.
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Someone wrote a nice quote which in essence says - .....
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'Be wary of what comes out of the mouth as it would always spring from the heart. The content of the heart determines the genuine quality of words spoken.'
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Blessings, everyone. Be kind and kinder in the heart.
So true! Words once spoken can't be taken back. We need to learn to tame our tongues which, especially in these times, is a necessity and not an option!
ReplyDeleteHi Mirage,
DeleteIt's so nice to see you! I wanted to visit you at your blog but blogspot won't allow it. Anyway, thank you for visiting and for your insights into the subject. It's appreciated. Have a blessed day!
Indeed, words have an immense power and we tend to be so careless with them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing such a beautiful post :-)
Hi Raajii,
DeleteIt's always a pleasure to see you in the blog. So much more for your comments. Thank you so much. 'Have been to your blog and I loved the post you wrote (All You Get). It brought back memories.
Blessings!