The power of words

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A friend of mine on Facebook posted a link to a video on Youtube about the power of words (video here) and this video got me thinking (which could be dangerous!) about how powerful our words really are. The spoken word is the most powerful because those once said can never be taken back even if we say were sorry/didn't mean it/that wasn't what I meant etc. The written word at least can be thrown away but once read they too can't be taken back. Do you see the power of words?

The power with words lies in the fact that they can encourage or discourage, hurt or heal, they can break or make a person, and they can lift up or tear down. Think about that. Think about the interactions you have with loved ones in your life and think about how your choice of words might have impacted the perception of the situation and how your words either helped or harmed the interaction. Think about how your choice of words could have given a different outcome.

As a person who wants to be a counselor I understand the power of words as words coupled with action create change. Words are powerful and simplistic at the same time. So the next time you use words (what in about 2 seconds!) stop and think about the impact of those words and recognize that they can make greatness if you choose them wisely they can lift someone up and inspire them to do the same. Can something as simple as words really change the world?