The Power of Words

Words....
You are reading them at this very moment. You speak them everyday, many people probably speak way too many. Have you ever thought of the significance of the words you speak? How about the uniqueness of the sentences that you string together? Many people do not know this little tidbit, but every sentence that you piece together is completely unique and shall never be uttered again...at least not with the same emphasis, word choice, cadence, etc. It is something that is wholly yours in the time it takes for you to utter it, then fades to nothing or becomes apart of someone else's memory where it will be retold in their own way. This is an act of creation and not a thing to turn your nose up at. Sure there are catch phrases that get tossed about until they become a common part of the lexicon, but YOUR sentences are your own.

Your words can hold great power. Words are representations of actual concepts. They are our way of condensing these concepts down and transmitting them to anyone who will listen. They can convey orders, express heartfelt emotion, convey ideas. Words have caused wars, marriages, divorces, genocides, friendships, love, etc.  On the ambulance my own words have consoled grieving loved ones, calmed suicidal patients, or given hope to very sick people.  Pretty powerful stuff.

Our ancestors understood the power of words. We are the measure of our words and deeds. Let us not forget that it is the collaboration of these two that is our only way to get a measure of a person. Vows made and kept OR made and broken determine a person's worth. Words cast into the Well hold us true. It is our duty to remember that both word and deed ripple out from us effecting our future...and that of others.

And now, the words have run out.

Sisu!