Language

Words are very powerful things. They can used to help or to hurt. So many people are not aware of how they speak on a day to day basis. We use phrases like "I'd die for it" or "I'll shoot him" and don't realize how violent our language is. We don't take the time to really listen how we are talking to others or even to ourselves. Language can be used to develop eliquent sonnets and beautiful and powerful speeches. If was could just listen to the way we talk to each other we would be surprised to realize how violent our language really is. We live in a society were everything is fast paced and answers are wanted immediately. We don't take the time to really develop relationships with each other. If we took the time to really connect to the people in our lives I bet that how we talk to each other would change. If we took the time to listen and connect with the people in our lives our way of communicating with each other will change. We have to start really listening to ourselves and the way we communicate our wants and needs. Are things really "to die for"???? My challenge for you this next week is to start to listen to how you talk not only to others but about your own life. Are you words warm and inviting or are they threatening and violent? You be the judge - how do I really express myself?????