Hello beautiful people. How many times have you heard friends and family, even yourself negatively speak about themselves because they thought it was funny? Sadly, calling yourself names, making fun of yourself, or generally speaking of yourself in a derogatory manner has become a normal and accepted part of life. The same goes for speaking that way of other people. Hardly anyone bats an eye anymore.
Words have more power than they are given credit. Words have the power to create encouragement and sadness. Words have the power to start bitter battles that cause the destruction of relationships or the crumbling of families. Words can heal nations or humiliate leaders and followers alike. Words can be used as weapons or as healing salves. Yet, people throw words around like confetti at a New Year鈥檚 celebration, unconscious or uncaring of the mess they can make. Most people fail to see their power, mainly when speaking about themselves.
How do you think and speak of yourself?.
The words you use to describe yourself matter. How often do you put yourself down or say something less than loving about yourself? If you are constantly putting yourself down or calling yourself derogatory phrases, you start to believe the things you say about yourself and it can take your happiness away. Even worse, by calling yourself names or making fun of yourself, you permit others to speak to you and about you the same way.
If you find yourself in the habit of making fun of yourself to be funny, stop! This sort of behavior is a sign of more profound hurt and, more than likely, a cover-up for issues connected with poor self-esteem and depression. Speak of yourself more positively, and it will make you feel better about yourself and encourage others to do so as well.
How do you speak to or about others?.
People can be careless with the words that they use. Curse words can be nouns, verbs, and adjectives. People gossip about, judge, and make fun of others. People feel entitled to things or far above other people and it causes harsh words and awful tones. The digital age has made hurtful and negative words all too easy to spout when you can hide anonymously behind a computer screen. Have we all forgotten not to say anything at all when we don鈥檛 have anything nice to say?
The words that we say to others can either empower or destroy them. One phrase can cause a river of unstoppable emotions, both good and bad. People remember what you say to them, even long after the season you interacted with them. The words you spoke to them have the power to stick with them for the rest of their lives. For that very reason, the words that we use when talking to others should be chosen with mindfulness. Once a comment has come out of your mouth, it can not be undone or taken back, so use kind words to build people up. Always keep that in mind.
Choose Your Words Carefully and Wisely.
