Power of Words Part 2
This is something that has been weighing heavily on my mind for quite some time now. I've been disturbed lately by the seeming obsession people have with tearing others down. I see this everywhere. On the news, between politicians, on TV, among writers, in families, in schools, in the work place, among adults and children alike. It's inescapable. And it's heart breaking to see. Some people disguise it under a facade of trying to help someone when deep down they're really trying to be mean and destructive. Other people are even more subtle about it and still others are blatantly in your face about it. Why? Why do people feel the need to treat other people so poorly? What does it accomplish? Those of you who do this, does it really, truly make you happier? Or are you just trying to hide your own misery behind your behavior?
I can't help but wonder what our world would be like if everyone stopped to think about the others around them. About how the things we do or say might affect someone else. If we looked beyond ourselves for even a moment, would that change our behavior? I think too many of us--myself included--forget that we're not the only ones with minds and hearts and feelings.
A few months ago I mentioned a talk one of the apostles from my church gave on the power of words. I think it's time to mention that again. Only this time I have a link to the entire talk. You can read it here. It doesn't matter what religion you subscribe to or whether you subscribe to any religion at all. The things Elder Holland addresses in his talk are universal truths. And I believe that if we were to apply these truths to our lives that we can make a difference in this world. I know it will never change everyone. There will always be those intent on destruction instead of edification, but we can still make a difference to someone.
I can't help but wonder what our world would be like if everyone stopped to think about the others around them. About how the things we do or say might affect someone else. If we looked beyond ourselves for even a moment, would that change our behavior? I think too many of us--myself included--forget that we're not the only ones with minds and hearts and feelings.
A few months ago I mentioned a talk one of the apostles from my church gave on the power of words. I think it's time to mention that again. Only this time I have a link to the entire talk. You can read it here. It doesn't matter what religion you subscribe to or whether you subscribe to any religion at all. The things Elder Holland addresses in his talk are universal truths. And I believe that if we were to apply these truths to our lives that we can make a difference in this world. I know it will never change everyone. There will always be those intent on destruction instead of edification, but we can still make a difference to someone.