Words Matter - EP 12

As we evolve as people and cultures our language also evolves. In today’s episode I explore how the language we use can either heal or harm ourselves and others and encourage all of us to start paying attention to the words that we use. When we do that we can proactively create a loving and caring world in an instant.

What’s in this episode for you:

• A few examples to get your mind tuned into the power of words

• How words are related to being the change

• A gentle way to approach your exploration of words

Quote: An excerpt from Dumbledore talking in JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series. 

Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it.

Tools for change:

• Start getting curious about the words you use and the words others use.  Do you know what they mean or where they came from?  Write them down, look them up in the dictionary or the urban dictionary to get a feel for them. 
• When you notice other people using words that spread more negativity than positivity, practice compassionately stepping into a conversation about it.  “Hey, I just learned that that word originates here (fill in the blank).  I’ve been using that word since high school and have never thought about what it actually refers to and the impact it may have.  Have you ever had that experience?”

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What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at [email protected].