The Weight of Words

The Weight of Words

I never get very far from  this …

“People may forget what you did,

but they will never forget 

how you made them feel.”

Maya Angelou

Words weigh. 

They can weigh a ton or they can be as light as a feather, but they weigh on our hearts and minds after being spoken to us and by us.

How many times have we said,

“I wish I wouldn’t have said that.”

          Or –

“I should have said …”

Once spoken, words can’t be recalled.  They can’t be changed, or erased.  They exist for the rest of our lives sometimes.

Words have power.

Power to arouse, enlighten, encourage, elevate, inspire, restore, redeem, remove, resolve.

If I could have one wish for this world, it would be that we find those good and wholesome words that empower people.  Enough with the putdowns, the pundits, the pompous posturing, the profundities, and the poisonous proclamations. 

We need men and women who know the value of a well-placed and well-stated word that changes for the better their corner of the world. 

-Bosses don’t have to use some of the language they choose.    

-Politicians don’t have to constantly belittle their opponent to get the point across. 

-Parents, young ears are listening to you all of the time.  What you say and how you say it must be guarded constantly.  Remember, you are molding a life. 

So, my friend. 

Weigh your words carefully and always.

Use words that build up, correct and improve without destroying the person in the process.

Words have power. 

You have power through words.

Can we trust you with this power?

P Michael Biggs

Offering Hope

Encouragement Inspiration

One Word at a Time