Words matter.
The ones you choose create your reality.
Does your reality energize or drain you?
Which words touch your soul? And why?
“It is important that you say what you mean to say. Time is too short. You must speak the words that matter.” ― Kate DiCamillo
Words inspire me as I begin this year of living 50, some more than others. . .
Words matter.
They can lift you up or bring you down in a heartbeat.
Breathe. . .a word that puts me in the present moment without judgment.
Silence. . .a word that creates the space that nourishes me deeply and reliably.
Too. . .a small word; only three letters but it can do so much damage.
Too much, too intense, too loud, too passionate (really? how is that even possible?)
Other words reach out and touch my soul.
Spirit. Radiance. Strength. Depth. Om.
They resonate, like a Tibetan bowl, leaving an impact long after they’re gone.
I don’t know how that happens; I’m just so grateful that it does.
Words matter.
They create your world.
A world that nourishes and supports your dreams.
Or. . .
A world that can weigh you down with its heaviness.
Your words matter.
The words you choose create a story that then becomes your future.
They create your life.
So choose wisely.
“It’s all invented anyway, so we might as well invent a story or framework of meaning that enhances our quality of life and the life of those around us.” – Benjamin Zander
Which words would inspire the legend of how you lived your life?
A beautiful ode to words Sandi. Words are so important to me as well. I’m going to sink into this when I meditate and list/savor my own words.
AnneMelnyk I also love the word savour! Can’t wait to hear about your list Anne.
Sandi – Our thoughts and feelings are overlapping this week. Your message resonated with me. I have finally come to the place in life where if I have nothing worthwhile to say, I feel free to be quiet ~ One of my favorites phrases is ‘Yes and’ – Fran
FranSorin Great minds think alike 😉
And one of my favourite things about growing older and wiser is that freedom to be quiet. I think that’s why I’ve loved silent retreats for so long; they gave me the space and permission, teaching me that I can also give it to myself!
Well, of course I love this because I love words. And I respect their power. . . . . and their limitations. My favorite quote of all time is this one. “Words
are sacred. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones, in the right
order, you can nudge the world
a little.” (Tom Stoppard, British playwright)
Words that would inspire the legend of how I lived my life? #1 on the list — all forms of the verb inspire. Inspiring. Inspired. Some others — sacred, service, freedom, humor, Higher Power, compassion, revel, safari, awestruck, empower, integrity, contribution. And of course love, although I have SO much to learn about that word.
Well, that’s a few of them. What a great question!
Carol Hess You’ve covered a few of my favourite words (of course!) Love the sound and feel of sacre and revel and wonder. This is a list that feeds the soul. xoS