“But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought.” ― George Orwell, 1984 Not sure what to write because feelings cannot be expressed through the words I wish to convey. In reality words are like clothes, which cover the natural state of thoughts. I will do my best to lay bare my thoughts in such a way you can feel clothed in richness and in warmth of my words.
Words can be forgotten. Words can be formulated like a
mathematical equation that sometimes the mind cannot think or capture the
meaning behind it. The voice of projection behind those words can be calm and
soothing and lost in the memory of yesterday. How can my words be eloquently conveyed and to never be forgotten?
"The strength of a man isn't seen in the power of his arms.
It's seen in the love with which he EMBRACES you.”
― Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
A simple touch of my fingertips to remind you I am there and
a gently spoken word at the same time is like electricity to the light bulb.
The light shines as though the electricity is unseen and so are the words, but
the action is what is remembered by the simple touch. Words can be wasted
energy, but with action can become an electrifying experience which can
sometimes melt the coldest heart.
A meaningful hug embraced with simple words can create a
memory and a fondness of yesterday years past. The perfume or cologne enhances
the moment as you drift on the pillow where they once laid. The voice is the
electricity, which projects the image as if you were in the present.
Cards, letters, texts, books, emails, and blogs, formulated
by words, can only do so much. The mind is the gatekeeper to the heart or
is the heart the gatekeeper of the mind? Whatever the gatekeeper may be; there has
to be a key. What is the key? Words with actions being conveyed in a trusting
and consistent manner and even if it is the right key, the door must be willing
to be opened by the owner.
I choose to see a world where words are like colors. My mind
is the paintbrush in how I wish to paint the picture of my heart. My eyes are
the expressions of my soul. When words flow from the paintbrush, do you see the
blank canvas formulating the richness, the depths of who I am inside as a
person?
How are you painting your picture of your life for others to
see? We can shut down and close out the world and all there will be is grey, black or
white. Or we can open our minds and see the different colors within the rainbow.
Words are the colors. Actions are the paintbrushes. Do they
paint a picture which conveys in others a masterpiece of warmth?
Sometimes creating healthy boundaries of what we allow into
our life or not allow is the key to having successful relationships and lives.
If we allow words from music to penetrate our heart, then how does it move us
or shape us into what we do? If we read or listen to words, which are
depressing, then do we become depressed? If we listen to words, which are
violent, do we mask our lives with hurt and then do we become grumpy with
others and lash out?
Words matter and Solomon said it best, “Watch your words and
hold your tongue; you’ll save yourself a lot of grief” (Prov. 21:23).
Instead of formulating words to hurt others by gossip, or gathering them to
malign someone, think of the damage you will be doing to others, and to
yourself.
“Words are like eggs dropped from great heights; you can no more call them back than ignore the mess they leave when they fall.” ― Jodi Picoult, Salem Falls
Words are what motivates or destroys individuals and
relationships. "I am sorry" may not be the right words to mend fences. "I love
you" may be the bond to hold hearts together. "Please" and "thank you" may not be
the right words to get what you are wanting. Words have to be formulated with
action in order for them to be on the canvas to be showcased. Positive words
may not be the right words to move mountains. Negative words may not be what
destroys mountains. Sometimes words can be intercepted and misinterpreted. How
then can we live in a world which thrives on communication?
There is enough darkness in this world with words to tell us
we are not good enough. People try to control us with words to express you are
not lovable. Words can be like toxic waste that oozes into the brain and we
believe every word because we trust or we have aligned ourselves to see it the
way others view it.
“A picture can tell a thousand words, but a few words can change it’s story.” ― Sebastyne Young
When is it time for words to become positive energy to paint
on a canvas that can portray to the world a light? His Word for me is the
light. I have learned to marinate in the words, which provides such richness
and depths that I want to paint that canvas of hope. Or when I am down and weary,
the positive words, He is there, are the colors, which are splattered on my
heart to paint a wonderful feeling and expression.
You are worthy. Find words to formulate a masterpiece within
you. Filter out harsh words that want to destroy the masterpiece you want to
create. There is enough good in a person that if you choose to look for the
good, it will be there. There is also enough bad in a person that if you choose
to look for the bad, it will be there. Be careful in the words you form. They
may not be the right colors you want to paint.
“The universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts - it gives you what you demand with your actions.” ― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free
By Faith,
