WoRdS

Sticks and stones may break my bones  but words will never hurt me. Have you ever stopped to actually think about this phrase? Bones will break, but words can truly hurt. There have been too many real life traumas and too many real life incidents for anyone to support this phrase and believe in the message behind its words. Each word in the English language has a specific meaning, and many are meant to provoke emotion.

Words can mean so much from the 3 words I love you that everyone wants to hear to the 3 words that can scar you forever, I hate you. Every word has a meaning and every word can leave a lasting impression on you or someone else. Talking is a daily necessity for most, talking is your main way of communication, the main way you can get your feelings and ideas heard. If you are the only silent one in a room, it would be very hard for you to get attention or be noticed. Talking comes so naturally to most of us, that when we do it we hardly ever think about what we are actually saying and what's actually coming out of our mouths.

We speak without thinking, all of us, me included. I only started thinking about what is actually coming out of my mouth when I started writing this post. We don't often take serious the power of the tongue to assault and its ability to devastate someone. Though it's never something considered dangerous, your mouth is one of the most powerful weapons.

Physical pain is of course nothing enjoyable, it hurts, but at some point that pain will dissolve into a memory of hurt. Scars heal and pain fades then all your left is the memory. The pain of words is different; it can stay with you forever and taunt your throughout your lifetime. While physical pain can kill your pride or glory, mental pain and pain from words can kill your spirit. Moral of the story, think before your speak!