Gladys Diaz
Language does have the power to change reality. Therefore, treat your words as the mighty instruments they are – to heal, to bring into being, to remove, as if by magic, the terrible violations of childhood, to nurture, to cherish, to bless, to forgive – to create from the whole cloth of your soul, true love.
~ Daphne Rose Kingma
One of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal– second only to our thoughts – are our words. Many of us don’t realize the incredible power our words have to create our reality.
Perhaps the most difficult time to harness the power of our words is when we are upset or disappointed. In moments of anger, when we are not being conscious or aware of what we are doing and saying, we can say some of the most damaging things to the person we profess to love the most. We will slice them up and tear them down with accusations, disrespect, and words that have every intention of causing pain.
Unfortunately, many times, it’s not until after the damage has been done that we realize what has already been said. We may feel and even express remorse. But the words were said, and there is no taking them back.
We can also use our words to build up, edify, and honor the ones we love. Affirming who they are for us, declaring the belief we have in them, expressing the gratitude we feel at having the opportunity to love and be loved by them. We can use our words to create what we want to see in the relationship, how we want the experience to be. We can create “spouse-fulfilling prophesies” that communicate: “I choose you. I trust you. I believe in you. I am standing by you,” even when things are not 100% where you would like them to be. Words of encouragement go a much longer way toward inspiring change in ourselves and those we love than do words of criticism and complaint.
I know things are not always “rosy.” Each relationship has its own ups and downs, victories and challenges. I also know that words are powerful, they can create or destroy, build up or tear down, bring hope or cynicism. And, because I believe in my own power to create the life, relationship, and world I want to experience, I will continue choosing to write, speak, share, and listen to words that manifest love, hope, peace, and empowerment!
How do you use your words to create your reality?
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Words are very powerful and when we are living a conscious life they tend to be empowering, encouraging, loving and caring. It it when that unconsciousness takes over that our words become not our authentic words but often times belong to someone else whose words have been buried in our subconscious mind and come spilling out of our mouths. The best thing I have found is to ask “Who does that belong to” when the energy of the word feels heavy to me and return to sender with consciousness. There is a whole process one can do on this.
I believe that comes down to being conscious and being responsible for our words and their potential impact. If we can do that, then we can make the conscious choice to express words that communicate love.
“I will continue choosing to write, speak, share, and listen to words that manifest love, hope, peace, and empowerment!” ESO!!! Loving what this blog is all about. BB2U
Thank you @BBabushka! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the blog!
Thanks for this reminder. So true! It’s worth making an effort to tell our loved ones how much we appreciate them.
Thank you, Louise! It’s absolutely worth the effort! 🙂
So true once they are said in anger can’t take them back. Thanks for the reminder.
You’re welcome, Jean! We can always apologize, but it’s better to just think before you let the words come out.
I love this! This is why I use affirmations. This is also why I have a blog called Verbal Impact! I love words!
Thanks, Gloria! Words, when used to create, are amazing! 🙂