THE POWER OF OUR TONGUES..watch what you say...

What a great discussion! There is an old saying { The pen is mightier then the sword } how true it is ! I also think that verbal abuse is often worse then other forms of abuse . A bruse or cut will heal , but words will stay with you. You can't take them back once you say them . They cut like a knife ! My Mother always said " If you don't have anything good to say , Don't say anything " I have always tried to live by those words. I slip up sometimes , but I try my best . Words are very powerful

So true what you say. We do become what we think..if you have a positive outlook..it shows on your face as you seen to shine all the time. If you're negative..your face shows it also. Your body language will also become what you are.

True, we see it all the time with politictians who say things without thinking and live to regret it and even lose their positions for a sentence they said. How many times have people have said..I'm Sorry! Myself it has happened even if I am the type that watches what she says..sometimes..I do..lose it too and say things on the spur of the moment. I wouldn't be where I am today if I had been procastinating and not being positive no matter what happens..I always say..this too will pass..as it does just like the sun rises and sets. I have had even people say to me that they are very careful what they say to me as I am a very valuable person with always the kind words, always there for people. I was very pleased when I was told this as it was the wife of a director of Bell Canada..who said they valued me alot. Well I can't say that it didn't flatter ma ego..a little..lollllll

thanxs for giving an advice thruogh a story.. it reveals my grandma..she is no more .always used to advice through stories..

Absolutely and if you keep saying..poor..then you will take the actions to continue being poor.

Thank you very much, it is wonderful to read that I am an inspiration to people. As we have only one life to live, we aboriginals believe in passing on what we have learned in life to help others and so they also can do the same. If in any way I can help someone in their lives then I am truly happy. Right now, people may not think of this, but OUR FINGERS are OUR TONGUES on the keyboard to express what we would say verbally. So it applies to what we are writing on hear, to be watchful what we are expressing in written words. Isn't it wonderful that we may be world apart..but we can talk to each other through the air waves that transforms our thoughts into written words! Yes, it is important how we express ourselves because we become and get what we think. Example: If you are comfortable money-wise and something should happen that you would need to borrow from someone. There is a way to ask and choosing the right words because it will make a difference to be able to borrow. It has happened in my life and I never said that I was broke, that I was out of money..never. Positive: What I would say..is Could I borrow 100$..I went over my budget and I would need 100$ to cover it and I will pay you back..(at a certain date) Now a person will trust you more if you say this than say. (negative) I'm broke, I spent all my money and now I'm stuck..could you lend me 100$? I don't know when I will be able to pay you back! Also, very important to pay back a person at the appointed time and if you can't call the person. When I pray before I eat I say this: Lord, bless this food I'm about to eat, bless all those who worked hard for this food to get to my table. Lord, let my body take all that is good in this food for my body and the rest be evacuated. Let this food keep my body healthy as it should be and keep me slim. I thank you Lord in the name of your Son Jesus Christ..Amen. Instead of just saying, Lord bless this food I,m about to eat..amen. Since I have been doing this regularly every day..I noticed my food tastes even better, I digest very well and I'm losing weight! I feel much better. I don't get bloated and I noticed, I eat less that I usually do. Your tongue can be your best friend or your worst enemy. I really get mad at myself when I say things I think and shouldn't say. I've been working on that. Even in here..if I see a discussion is going overboard & I see a person is not quite telling the truth..I abandon the discussion instead of getting into the fire. It isn't worth it and as printed words..remain forever..I don't want my words to come back and haunt me. hahaha. Even though I'm 65 with alot of life's experience, I keep my mind open as even a baby can teach me something. We never cease to learn and that is what is marvelous..or else life would be boring. Yesterday, I went to a Human Relations demonstration..I have been a member since 30 years but hadn't went back since 30 years. It was marvelous to see all the people there who wanted to better their lives and..one thing was mentioned..YOU ARE WHAT YOU SAY!