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Think Before You Speak Those Unkind Words

You must learn to think before you speak.  Have you ever spoken unkind words to somebody?  Did the words profoundly affect that person?  Words are very powerful and can be devastating when used to hurt someone.  The words you speak have a huge affect not only on you, but on others as well.  Yes, be very careful what you say because it does matter.

Have you ever called yourself dumb, stupid, or idiot?  Have you berated yourself in front of the mirror because you look fat?  Do you realize that every word you say is being processed by your subconscious?  It then begins to seep into your conscious self and your feelings of self worth begin to evaporate.

What you say ultimately translates into eventual belief.  If you say to yourself “I’m not very good at this.”, you will never succeed at that.  You are setting yourself up a defeatist attitude even before you start.  When you begin a thought or a sentence with a negative word, your expectations can never be achieved.

You may call someone an idiot.  Even though you may apologize, the word has already been spoken and you can’t take it back.  The person on the receiving end of the insult may take it to heart, and can be forever changed.  We live in a world where words are used to attack, cajole, nurture, provoke and inspire.  We not only hurt ourselves but we hurt others as well.  Anger, frustration and disappointment can contribute to the misuse of words.  Even though the aftermath of unkind words are realized, we still do it.  Perhaps the old saying is true, “If you can’t say something nice, then don’t say anything at all.”

It is important to realize the affect words can have on us.  Whether we mean to say them or not, if they are said often enough they can change the very essence of who we are.  Children are especially vulnerable to words.  Yet, we continue to use unkind and often insensitive words as a disciplinary measure.  This can cause them to grow up with low self-esteem and become painfully shy, with no self worth.

Think about the words you are about to say.  Choose them wisely.   Remember that your words can positively or negatively affect someones life forever – even yours.  Next time when you’re angry, take a deep breath and think before you blurt out something you’ll regret.

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