“In the beginning was the word and the word was God.”–Gospel of John. For centuries scholars and lay people have spent hours upon hours studying what is believed to be the Word of God. They have translated, analyzed, interpreted, misinterpreted, and written their own words of explanation and meaning. Our lives are evidences in our action but they begin with our thinking. In order to express our thinking we attach words and say them out loud. Then to add energy we attach a tone of voice, volume and intention which creates the energy of expression–the bringing of life to the words. There are words that build us up and words that tear us down. Florence Scovel-Shinn says our word is our wand. Words carry power because we give them meaning. Meaning creates emotion. Energy in motion is what moves us. I learned early on that the words that I use set the course of my destiny. But I had to learn the hard way that if I kept using words to tear myself down I was going to view myself as in pieces. My wholeness began to be restored when I recognized with my words the power of choosing them wisely and for building. When we build ourselves up with our words (our self-talk) then we are capable of doing the same with others. My prayer for us today is that we notice how we speak to ourselves both in our heads and out loud and ask God if this is how God speaks to us. Make it a great one! Peace~Colleen
Be With Words!
on April 14, 2015Are you willing to courageously pay attention to your words (in your head and out loud) and notice if they destroy or build your wholeness? Share in the comments.
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