Words

A word, is just a word, is just a word, until we give it meaning.

The meaning we choose to give words is often based on past experience whether relevant to the present situation or not.

Very often it depends on who is delivering the words and the manner in which they are delivered.

Truth is, we, decide whether a word will be damaging, hurtful, inspiring, playful, insulting or whatever. People and words can do nothing on their own. If we are insulted by some comment it is because we have chosen to personalize it in such manner as to allow damage to ourselves through emotional distress.

When we learn to be the witness we gain power over words and our response to them. We now have the ability to weigh each word for its value and relevance using them to either encourage us or show us where we may need to make some changes.

Being the witness also allows us the luxury of being nonjudgmental, loving the deliverer and being appreciative of their insight or having compassion and empathy for their misguided thoughts and behaviors.

Spend the weekend observing words and comments, how you respond to them and how you might respond differently to create a positive experience. Also ask yourself why people would say such things. Include your self- talk as well.

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