Words and Their Power

The meanings of words.
Does any one care any more?

Speaking without thinking, and using catch phrases seems to be too many people's way of communicating. Add some sarcasm to that and it's a recipe for the listener to put up their shields.

Television, movies and other sources have been shaping the roles people play. I doubt that too many are aware of this. Becoming self aware is some work, albeit purposeful and valuable. Hence my yogic path, although I am drawn to things that are already me.

If one carelessly responds to another without the intention of, "I will listen consciously and respond with an open mind and heart," then words are wasted, as is time, and there is no connection between the two relating. Well, actually there is not much relating going on. Why spend time with someone if one is not open to see them as they really are, and to be fully who each of us really is?

Next time you are about to give an opinion or add to a conversation, ask yourself, "Does what I am about to say really matter? It is loving? Is it supportive? Have I understood the other? Am I being open and "real' with this person?" etc etc etc.

Sarcasm has no place in society, other than to dismantle and diminish. Why, why be like this? Why accept it from anyone you spend time with? If we each honoured ourselves we would not accept less than loving behaviour from another. We would not accept the disrespect and unconsciousness from another. 

Take the time to measure your words.
Dig into the meanings of words.
Find out if you are saying what you believe you are saying.

Be kind be kind be kind be kind be kind....

It is our one life.
Here.
Now.
What am I doing?
What is the one doing?
How will this bring purpose to my life?
How will it bring purpose to another's life?
How will it bring purpose to this planet, our space ship, our home?

The power of words can destroy.
The power of words can elate, inspire and encourage.

"Out beyond right doing and wrong doing, there is a field. Meet me there."  ~ Rumi

As usual, without editing, I will allow these words to go out into the ethereal internet and see what comes back.
May 2012 bring each of you wondrous joy!