Use Your Words

I need to start by saying, I am very insecure of my writing. I never want to sound or look dumb. I am not into using big words, I sometimes forget when comas, semicolons, and colons are used. I have run on and incomplete sentences all the time. It doesn't help that I have many people around me who write well.

When I journal to myself I don't care and I don't worry if anybody will read it. When I know someone might read what I write, I freak out. There have been many emails, cards, letters that I have torn up and thrown away. I have deleted comments and status updates on fb for fear of not sounding stupid. I have a hard time getting out what I am thinking into writing. I tend to write everything like I am talking to a girlfriend at coffee. When I need to write something professional I freak out some more.

With that said, I want you guys to bear with me as I post here on CircleOFriends. I have a lot I would like to share and say, but it might take me many attempts to find the time to sit down and type before I actually post. Its hard for me to hear people comment on my writing so if it is brought up at all just be gentle.

Within the last couple of days I have had conversations that have been deeper than the average joe convos, encouraging, positive, and I consider some breakthroughs. I laid in bed last night looking at the power of words/conversations. Words formed together have made up many beautifully stories, powerful movies, motivating speeches etc. Words are the way we communicate to one another. We need them to have relationships, we need them to pretty much get anywhere in life.

What about those people that can't say or use words? For those who are deaf rely on a language completely out of signing with their hands....I think thats incredible! Then there are people who have the ability to think and feel but can't speak at all for themselves...(I am thinking of people who have severe conditions, disorders, or diseases.) I just can't imagine what that would be like. Would you want someone you love to know their loved but you can't talk. Do you have an itch but you can't scratch it or tell someone else to help you.

My point is that we are very fortunate to be able to use words. My next thoughts are a collection of questions: what do we say with our words? are they positive words? Are the negative words? Do you use our words to honestly express what we think and feel? Are there times we shouldn't use our words? Are there times where we should have used our words to express something but for reasons held back? What will be our last words? Do we take time reading words that are informational, challenging, funny, beautiful, sad, historic, etc? What do you say with your words?

Words are very powerful and the power lies in our hands to use them. May your words build up the people around you instead of tearing down. May your words convey honesty, sincerity, and may they be genuine. May your words express love. May your words express praise. May your words be kind.

Last night I was pondering all these things and thought I would use my words to share with you guys. Just think, many parents teach their little ones, "use your words!" in the first two years of their life. Though I am 24 years past that, I am still reminded and feel blessed to be able to use my words.

Love you all,

Jules