Mind Your Words To Mind Your World
Words carry incredible and unimaginable power in them. I have seen cases where, just by words, someone caused years of relationship to come crashing down like it never existed. This is part of the reasons I believe that words are not just for communication, they can inspire change, create positive or negative effects, build or destroy confidence, and can also show a reflection of who you really are. When someone speaks, you can tell not only what goes on in their mind, but who they really are. What you say have the power, not just to shape the life of the person you are talking to, but can also create your own reality.
When you talk with someone, your usage and choices of words can affect the discussion in ways you cannot even imagine. I experienced something a few years back while having a discussion with someone. In the course of the discussion, he made use of a very particular word which has been linked to some very notorious people in the neighbourhood where I once lived. At that point, I became disinterested in the discussion and not just that, it became repulsive. The words from the person created a different kind of perception and I saw him in a different light. Words are not just mere sounds, they can actually create your world.
A lot of people have gotten justification just by their words. In the same way, a lot of others have been condemned and even implicated by their words. When you learn to be cautious and to mind your words, then you will shape a better world and a better future, not just for you, but for the people around you. When I talk about minding your words, it does not stop at avoiding negative words, but it also includes choosing positive words that will lead to purposeful communication. There are three questions that you need to answer yourself before speaking or using words: "Is what you want to say the truth?" "Is it a kind thing to say at the moment?" "Is it necessary to be said?" These questions will help you to know if you are communicating purposefully or not.
People's words show their mindset. If you stay with someone who would criticise others, speak ill of them, gossip about them, you will discover that they are often surrounded by negativity. This is because, what you constantly talk about will influence your perception. For example; when you always talk about problems in almost everything, you will begin to see problems in almost everything. If you talk defeat, then you are already on the path of experiencing it. What you talk influences how you see and observe the world, and will also determine how you will respond to it. When you talk solution and positivities, you will invite more positive things to your life.
When you mind your words and speak positively, you tend to build trust in the mind of people, and they will be drawn towards you. You will agree with me that you are more likely to gravitate towards the person who speaks positively than the person who usually makes negative utterances. When people know that their secrets are safe with you, they will trust you more and even share more with you. This goes a long way to deepen relationships, strengthen friendship, and it even makes your interpersonal association to grow. In leadership, relationships, family, home, work place, etc, good communication is priceless.
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It is worthy to note that once words are spoken and they leave your mouth, they can hardly be recalled. It is true that you can offer apology for a wrong choice of word, but the memory and the hurt it may have caused would still linger. You will be surprised to know that a lot of conflicts in the home, at the place of work, in the community, around the neighbourhood, would have been avoided if the parties involved had paused for a while to think about what they want to speak. Guarding your mouth can prevent you from later regrets. Always remember that if you can master your words, you can master your world.
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