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Wield your words right!

 Words are a very powerful tool. We often forget what we say can deeply be embedded in the minds of people. Today I wanted to write about this because people don't tend to realise that what they say can make or break someone's mood. 

Even words that are not intended to hurt people can end up making a different impact. A person close to me lost some weight due to being sick. Another person who came to check on her was like, "Woah! you have lost a lot of weight! Are you sure it is not something else?" I saw that person's mood go down and them feeling bad about their appearance. Now you might argue with me saying, 'oh please they were just trying to show concern'. Concern should be shown by words of encouragement. I am not promoting flattery but just asking one to be empathetic. 

It is not possible to not offend anyone, anytime. However, the chances of it can be greatly reduced. Before speaking it is better to think, 'If I were in his/her shoes, would I want to hear what I am about to say?' 

Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Be it jokes we make, or just simple things we say let us try not to use hurtful words and also try to speak positive things. Once spoken, words can't be taken back. They can be forgiven but it takes quite a while to forget them. Words are sharper than a sword. Let us learn to wield the sword right!

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