The Power of Words

Not guilty – your reaction to this depends on who you may be in the situation

It’s in remission You’re hired You got the promotion It’s not your baby I now pronounce you man and wife

I don’t love you I don’t like you You can’t do anything right Why aren’t you more like…

You get on my nerves You are so stupid – said to a young child from a parent

All of these words have the power to affect another person's life in an immense way. Words frame our worlds and can evoke strong emotional reactions. We can have a problem and be angry or have a challenge and conquer it. Words aren't good or bad. We give them power by the context in which they are used and the intentions behind the words. Words can be dual in nature. Words are our tools for shaping this human experience. Use them wisely and responsibly.