Words

Words.

There are all kinds of words.

We can use our words to build people up to to tear them down.

Some words are meant to elevate and others are to demean.

The interesting thing is...the same situation can be described by two different people in two different ways. One sees the situation in a positive light and the other in a negative light.

But when you look at the words they use to describe the situation....one person's words destroy and the other person's uplift.

And the only thing that I can conclude is that the difference lies not the person, necessarily, but in the people who said the comments...they are the beholder...it is their perspective, their bias, their mood, their opinion, their hidden agenda and motives, and personality that drives what they say and do.

So the question is....who do you want to be? Do you want to be one who elevates others...brings joy, lifts spirits, spreads happiness?

Or do you want to be the person who tears down someone...cracks their foundation...and takes a piece of them away from others?

We need to think strongly about the words we use....you never know how they will be received...and it is VERY important to remember that the receiver determines the message.

So chose wisely...your words do matter...they do change people...and that may not be a good thing. Do you want to risk it by using hurtful words....