The Power of Words

Words are powerful. The words that we use either encourage and uplift people, or they bring them down. I myself have experienced both situations, and dished out both kind and not-so-kind words. I've called people "fat" to their face. On the contrast, I've also said encouraging words to people, like, "Good job," or "I like your outfit." On the flip side, others have said both kind and mean words to me. I often get called a "nun" by my brother; I take it as a compliment even though he says it in a derogatory manner. Just yesterday, someone said some encouraging words to me. This person rarely gives out compliments (at least, not that I know of), and I think he used to hate me at one point (I don't know, maybe he still does). But yesterday, he pointed out that something I had done, was the second thing that day he was proud of me for. Those kind, encouraging words from him have made me want to stay in his good graces. (Before, I had been thinking about hiding his markers again, but now I don't think I will.) Oh, the power of words. Again, I will say it- words are powerful. Will you use your words today to uplift or to bring down?