The Power Of The Tongue Goes Far Beyond Anything That The Mind Can Imagine

The Port Of Examination And Healing

Words are like blocks of change.  They can either build and develop or discourage and destroy.

 

     Words are powerful and meaningful tools.  They are factors that can have a significant impact upon the hearts that they touch and the environment.  This may sound like a complex statement to make.  But, take a brief moment to reflect upon the issue.  They are dynamic blocks of change.  There are the words that encourage, build, and enrich.  There are also the ones that discourage and destroy.

 

     It can be equally as potent whether from someone else or self stated.  They can have a strong impact on the mind, the heart, and the total well being.  There are two general categories to define:  straight forward, and in depth.  Suppose that someone said this statement:  'You're ugly".  Now this is an example of the first category.  It is false of course.  No one is ugly.  We are all beautiful, talented and gifted creations from God's heart.

 

     These are words that try to make a statement of fact and are detrimental to the heart that reflects upon them with great effort.  Now, consider two examples that are self-stated:  "I'm stupid", and "I'm afraid".  These words are more harmful because they can indicate a deteriorating sense of inner strength.

 

     Human emotions are a very real part of every day life.  But, it is what the journeyman allows himself / herself to believe that matters.  Fear is a very destructive and negative force.  Its power only grows if it is given a chance to do so.  It has no part in anyone's life, especially when it is governed by faith.

 

     Now, a few examples of the other category.  Consider these two statements for a moment:  "Your skills leave much to be desired", or "I am my own worst enemy".  Both statements require in depth thought in order to define them completely.  

 

     So, what types of steps can be taken to reassure that the blocks of change are solid blocks of hope along the journey?  Well, the journeyman can take three distinctive steps to initiate positive change.  The first step is faith, prayer and positive belief.  Anytime the beautiful points of strength in a journeyman's heart become weakened, they can easily be restored through God's grace.  The second step is to not take things with great seriousness and intensity.

 

     Taking everything to heart causes two things to happen:  it opens the door to more negative things like anger and fear, and also tears away at inner peace and health.  The third step is personal examination.  This may revert back to something that many hear as children.  "Treat others the way that you yourself would want to be treated".

 

     Look within at the thoughts and words of your heart and choose them carefully for yourself and others.  Remember, if you plant an apple seed in the ground, you are not going to get a peach tree.  What does this mean?  If you plant the right seed, you will most likely reap the right harvest in due time.

 

     So, the journeyman needs to prepare for the blocks of change.  Every effort should be made for building strong blocks that encourage distinctive, positive growth.  The stumbling blocks should be bypassed, or used as a learning lesson and dismissed.  The power of the tongue is unbelievable.  But, used in the right way, it is a powerful star of happiness and healing for a successful journey.

 

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