With a single word, we can either destroy or rebuild someone.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the power of words and how deeply they can impact us. I’ve come to realize that each word carries weight.
How many of us have stayed up all night, smiling because of a kind word we heard? And how many have cried themselves to sleep because of something they didn’t want to hear?
We must also remember that words have value, and not everyone deserves all of them. Not every word needs to be said to every person.
Sometimes, silence is the best way to stay respectful.
Before you speak, it’s better to take a moment and ask yourself:
Is this the right person to share these words with?
Are these words important?
What are the consequences of saying them?
And am I ready for those consequences?
Once words are spoken, they cannot be taken back. You can’t make someone forget what you said.
So, be careful with what you share, and with whom you share it. And bear in mind, some words must be kept to yourself forever.
As powerful as words can be, I believe the power of silence is even greater.
As Saadi Shirazi wisely said:
“One must speak nothing but the truth, yet not every truth ought to be spoken.”
