Words

I am utterly amazed at the power of words. When placed together in the perfect arrangement, words, have the ability to paint a storybook full of pictures that make everything clear. There are passages which I have read by other bloggers that absolutely floor me. They use metaphors that would have never crossed my mind. I wish that I was more eloquent with words.

With words there also comes a huge responsibility. I have had two separate conversations recently where the power of words was the topic of discussion. The common thread in both those conversations was the realization that once something is said then it can NEVER be taken back. Yes, I know that we all know that, but do we really think about what that means? Of course, apologies can be made and accepted, but are the words that cut so deep ever really forgotten?

I know that I have been guilty of speaking before I think and I am admittedly a very opinionated individual. Yet, I must be better about thinking first. Unfortunately, I have not spent enough time thinking about the power of my own words until a potential ultimatum was placed in front of me today. Although, I know that the comment was made out of someone else's insecurity and hurt the affect that it will have on me is certain to be long-term.

Today I am deciding that this situation occurred for me to learn a crucial lesson. I want my words to create an environment of acceptance, support, love, kindness, humility, respect, and generosity. The words which we utter say worlds about the person that we are. What was said to me today is done, however what I will do with it is still evolving.