Be Careful With Your Words

Attacking, yelling, screaming, calling names, belittling, and putting someone down all result in emotional scars that never completely fade away and wounds that heal far more slowly than physical wounds.

That is why it is so crucial to be careful with our words.Our words have the potential to be the most potent force for either good or bad in the world.We are free to choose them .

Many people "fly off the handle" and don't stop to consider the effects of their words.When this occurs, I cringe because I know that someone will be hurt and that people will later feel sorry for what they said.However, the damage has already been done.

Do you consider what you're going to say before you say it or do you simply let it all out in the heat of moment? I don't always speak before I think, but I usually do. Age brings wisdom, and i have discovered that you don't have to say everything.

Don't get me wrong, I get angry and have things I want to say (especially when I hear things I disagree with), but I know that's just emotion that needs to be expressed, so I frequently hold my tongue, leave the room, and give myself time to think so I can return with the appropriate responses later.

Sometimes you really want the other person to understand your perspective, yet arguments and insults will only exacerbate the situation.Therefore, I've learnt to simply listen or respectfully disagree before moving on.

Sometimes a truce might be necessary to maintain peace if both you and the other person have strong opinions about something.Keep an open mind, consider the viewpoints of others, accept disagreement, and move on to something else.

That is how you maintain harmony. Keep in mind that once you cross that line and say something you subsequently regret, it cannot be taken back.

Think about one of the greats: President John F. Kennedy who is known for his famous line: “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”There is emotional power in the words we use to communicate.

Each word we choose can have a profound effect.At first sight, a manager or boss's comment might not appear important. However, never consider words to be unimportant.Instead, think of them as powerful. Words can build up or tear down. They can motivate or discourage.

Words are powerful , and occasionally they can offend people.Freedom of speech is highly valued , but what happens when using that right causes someone else harm or disrespect?There are so many types of people, and each one is offended by a different thing.

Today, when we have more freedom to express ourselves, we hear more and more people taking offense at what is said. Although it may not appear that way to you, some words might be offensive to someone, which makes it difficult to comprehend.

Why do we care what other people think, and should we censor everything that is said in public only to avoid offending anyone? but I firmly believe that I should be able to speak whatever I want. If you don't express your opinions, you lack personality and the ability to stand up for your convictions.

Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, one of the most Stoic philosophers who ever lived, said: “Perform every act in life as though it were your last.”

We can take this a step further and say: “Speak every word you say in life as though it were your last.”