“We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.” –Swami Vivekananda

The words that you speak about yourself, other people, and situations in your life are like putting in an order at a restaurant: They determine what you receive in return. When you speak thoughtfully, your life is filled with loving, harmonious experiences. When you speak harshly, negative energy is the result.

Words…

Are we always aware of the words that are coming from our mouths? Are we always in the present moment when we speak? Are we always conscious of what we are saying? I don’t think we are, because then we wouldn’t say half the things that we do.

Words have formidable power. Meaning, what we say can either really harm someone or really bring them light. What we say can either really tear someone apart, or really…

Finding the right words to express oneself is difficult at times.  The true meaning of what we really want to say is often times misinterpreted; misunderstood.

All of us have beautiful words of poetry hidden inside.  It’s just a matter of digging deep enough to find the right iambs.

Today, use your iambics to express the beauty of what you have been waiting to say to that special someone.  Write a poem of love and a song…

“The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it has worked and he has not been caught.” –H. L. Mencken

Have you ever taken actions against someone without a second of a thought?  And, have you ever thought back on your past and regret those very actions that you took?

Or, perhaps, regret past words that you may have blurted out- without first thinking…