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Note to self:

Words are powerful things.  
We want to believe that old saying about “sticks and stones…”

But is it true, that words can never hurt me?

No.
Words matter.
They can inspire and they can destroy.  
They can change the course of history and stop progress in its tracks, all in mere moments with a scant few syllables.

We have all felt the power of words inspire or frighten us, excite or depress us, bore us or move us, bring us to tears of joy or of sorrow.

All to often words are treated casually, as if meaningless, no matter how sharp– so long as our intentions are good (or at least not bad). Or we think we’re being funny. But, like a knife wielded carelessly, they can cut, whether you mean them to or not.

So what are you doing with your words?

Are you creating scars, or cooking a gourmet meal that nourishes the body and soul of you and those you serve?

Words are powerful things, aren’t they?
Please, use them wisely.