The beauty of words

Someone shared this video on Facebook and I couldn't resist sharing it here and just talking about it a little bit.

I have always felt that words need to be chosen carefully. They can so powerfully heal, but can so powerfully hurt, too. I really like how this video illustrated the power that words hold when you just rearrange them, or use different wording.

You can change a person's life just by choosing your words carefully. I have had a friend tell me that if it wasn't for the encouragement and care I showed through my words, he would not be here today. The idea that I could affect someone's life to that degree just by choosing words that edify instead of tear down is humbling and overwhelming. People are too quick to cut other people down with their words and not build them up.

I challenge each and every person reading this to try an experiment for the next week. Every time you find yourself using words that hurt, take a moment and then use words that encourage or edify. Even when you speak to yourself - if you criticize yourself, then turn around and say something positive about you TO you. You may be surprised on how it changes your attitude and mood!