” I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and look at it , until it begins to shine.”
Emily Dickinson.
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Words, written or spoken can change our lives, thoughts, and perspectives. They indeed have more power than anything else.
While speaking, the correct choice is more important because once said, we can never unsay it. Most wise people advise us to think and weigh our words before we utter them.
The written word however has a bit of flexibility. We can write it, think about it, ponder its appropriateness, and then we can replace it with another or better word. A blogger has only one tool and those are the words they use. Choose them with care. Both in writing your post and in comments, because sometimes they convey a message we didn’t intend.
“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind”
Rudyard Kipling
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Thank you Tanya for keeping this conversation alive.
Written for Blogging Insights- NF # 39, hosted by Dr Tanya
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I was going to write a comment but on second thought …… 😉
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Why not? 😢
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Afraid of choosing the wrong words… lol
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Haha! Don’t worry, I make so many typos and mistakes that you need not be concerned.
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Respect the word.
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Indeed, very true
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Words hold so much power. Great post, Sadje.💕
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Thanks a lot Grace.
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My pleasure 💕
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Great wisdom. Thank you Sadje.
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Thank you so much Suzette
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Always a delight, my friend.
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🙏🏼
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Yes, words carry great power to heal and encourage or to harm.
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Absolutely right Sandy
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I so agree with this
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Thanks Beth. 🙏🏼
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Bravo!
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Thanks a lot
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You’re very welcome.
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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words are tools
for wise sages and damn fools
lmao
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Yes, that’s true
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Such wise words from our sage Sadje!
💖👏👏
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Thank you Cindy! You’re very kind.
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You’re so welcome.. did you get my story in your comments? whas that ok or no? 💖💖
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The one on WDYS? I got that and it’s lovely. Thanks
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oh good… I didn’t know for sure as you never miss a beat.. thanks 💖💖
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I did comment on your entry/ comment! I hope it didn’t ended up in spam.
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ohhhh bet it went to spam.. I’ll dig you out.. 💖💞
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Thanks 🥹
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Wise word from you,Sadje. Love the Kipling quote.
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Thanks Patricia!
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So true and wise, Sadje. I completely and wholeheartedly agree with you.
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Thanks a lot Jeff.
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You’re welcome, Sadje. Always.
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Wise words.
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Thanks my friend
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So well said Sadje. Choice of words and way of expression matters a lot.
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Absolutely right my friend
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Indeed words can make us and break us at the same time. Great post❤
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Very true. Thanks
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Welcome😊
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💗
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This post reminds me of the instant messages on smart phones and how auto correct makes mistakes.
While there is a program that claims you can unsend a message… once you hit send or post…the ether has it!
There is a site called (something like) The Way Back Machine… any and everything that has ever been put on the net… supposedly can be found. Kind of like the old archives of newspapers. If it was printed and you dig deep enough… So yes be careful with words. 😀
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That’s a reality that once said or written online we cannot take those words back. Thanks Jules
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🙂
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Thank you for your thoughts and appreciated insight! 💝😊
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You’re welcome
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Indeed. As often as it is said, words are the most powerful weapons.
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Very true my friend
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Indeed. 😊
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🙏🏼
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Nice
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🙏🏼
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