The Meaning of Speech

"...the right answer is usually more important that the right answer to the wrong question." -Alvin Toffler

Words are not just sound waves passing through the air. They are creative powers.
Words contain seeds of generation or destruction. They build or they tear down. With a well-chosen word we have the ability to nourish a needy soul. They can become motivated to achieve a noble goal.

Think of the kind words people have said to you. Each one was a diamond. It lead to increased inner strength and resiliency. Without their help we would not have been enabled to become what we are today.

With a barb aimed at hurting us people have eked away at our potential. Feeling excoriated by their comment we retreated into a protective shell. Perhaps their hurtful words deprived us of a moment of growth which affected our life. Forever.

Imagine such power.

Every utterance can give birth to great possibilities or can implant a life- long toxicity.

It is a human imperative to be circumspect with our words. That which we take most for granted is the gift that we need to be most careful guarding and using.

Each word we utter is a force for holiness or destruction.