We look for ways to express our love to others.
We look carefully for the right words that will convey our feelings.
keep that mindfulness about the words you use in daily life.
The words we choose reflect our true nature. “Words are truly the images of the soul,”
Are your words reflecting the image you’d like to have – or think you have?
The spoken word has a powerful impact.
Words create. Spiritual traditions around the world --including our own -- tell of creation itself coming from sound and words
The power of words works on us daily.
Words destroy as well as create.
We may not be aware of the incredible power of words when we lash out in anger,
make self-effacing statements,
or use backhanded humor.
For better or for worse, our daily words leave a profound effect on others,
and also affect us on a deep level of being.
When we become the initiates of higher consciousness,
we are called to be mindful of our thoughts and our words.
We understand that the world we live in is a product first of our thoughts, second of our words, and third of our deeds,
for action always follows the intent of thought and word.
First we think it.
Then we say it.
Then we act it.
No war was ever fought without a buildup of invective.
No relationship was ever ruined without a slash of razor-edged words.
Words are permanent.
Once said, you can’t take them back.
You may think an apology will erase them,
but they have become impressed upon consciousness,
recorded in the ether of all time.
Every day we are challenged by stressful situations.
How should we handle them verbally? Ask yourself the following questions:

One: Is what I am about to say true?
We often make exaggerated or unfair accusations.
“You never...” “You always...”

Two: Is what I am about to say necessary?
Does it have merit?
Or will it serve no purpose other than self-satisfaction?

Three: Is what I am about to say kind?
This is where we often fall down.
There are benevolent words we can choose that speak our truth,
enable us to stand up for ourselves, defend ourselves, and right wrongs.
Words of real strength do not destroy others.