Words- Destroyers or Builders by angied on Blogster

Words

harmonious heart sounds
or
clanging chaos

reverberating
becoming
remaining
impacting

Skipping stones across a tranquil body of water can supply a simple pleasure, but if one is to look closely a lesson can be learned from this.

When a stone begins its travel, little ripples flow outward following the path of the stone, broadening continuously. Words uttered mimic the simple action of the skipping stone. Just as the force of the stone is determined by the power we put into the toss, the impact of the words is proportionate to the purpose. When we make hateful comments, we can destroy confidence or hurt someone's feelings. On the other hand, kind words will have the opposite effect. We may soothe a person's troubled spirit or comfort a broken heart.As the stone is forever a part of the body of water, words once spoken live on as a damaging or inspiring influence. Words edify or demolish, engender calm or distress, promote peace or war. Words may become weapons of mass destruction or tools of harmony and beauty.

We should be mindful of the powerful quality that words possess and the consequences that thoughtless speech produces.

18 comments on Words- Destroyers or Builders

shelmadine said 7 months ago
I needed this little reminder. Adults can say the darnedest things. (A new TV series?)[WINK][THUMBUP]
angied said 7 months ago
I enjoyed the one with the kids saying the darnedest things. They are too funny. Nothing is secret or sacred to them.[LOL]
martne said 7 months ago
So true! I try to stay ever aware of the rippling power of words and their kind loving use. [HEART]
angied said 7 months ago
So many times, I have said something and wished I could have taken it back.[SAD]
skyeblue said 7 months ago
Words can stab you sharper than any knife ever could.[OHMY]
angied said 7 months ago
terms of endearment, praise, castigation--soothing comforter or stinging slap.[HEART]
janetk said 7 months ago
Beautiful post and a wonderful reminder for so many of us.[HEART]Including me....[BLUSH]
angied said 7 months ago
I doubt that you need to be reminded. I so enjoy reading about you and yours each day and much is revealed about you in your writing, You have a great sense of humor even in times of troubles.[SMILE]
frogfenatic said 7 months ago
This brought back memories of a poem I had to memorize and recite for school! Thanks for that. Hope all is well and that you enjoy your movie!
angied said 7 months ago
The poem is one that I have written. I keep a journal that I write my poetry in when I have an inspiration. Thank you.[SMILE]
gwensgifts said 7 months ago
[HEART]so true
angied said 7 months ago
Thank you.[HEART]
donnamg said 7 months ago
Funny, I can remember the nicest things that have been said to me, but I can also remember the meanest, most hurtful things that have been said to me. I can see the results of nicely spoken words in myself and others, and I can see the results of hateful words. I try so hard to be careful before I speak. (One of my 2008 resolutions...you may have seen it in my blog...is 'Think first. Speak or act later.' Something thought out may be the best way to achieve a goal without having to live with regrets. [SMILE] By the way, I love the poetry. [SMILE][HEART]
angied said 7 months ago
Thank you, I keep a journal close that I can write in when inspired. They are amature, but I enjoy trying to say much with few words. You are right about remembering good and bad comments.[SMILE]
magicdragonfly2 said 7 months ago
Again a great post Angie.[THUMBUP]
I love coming and reading the word's you post each day..[HEART]
Word's are kinda like my Gramma told me.
Take a pillow of feather's and shake them out a window on a windy day.
Then go out and try to put all the feather's back into pillow.
Feather's are like word's,once said,hurtful or not,they can never be taken back..
However a kind word can have an awesome impact...
Good word's of wisdom Angie..[SMILE]
angied said 7 months ago
What a wonderful image and such wisdom from Gramma. I can see us trying to catch those pesky feathers fluttering in the wind.[LOL]
elfie33 said 7 months ago
What a great blog..[SMILE]
angied said 7 months ago
Well thank you dear![HEART]