When I was growing up we had a weekly tradition that we called "Closure". It would take place on sunday and sort of finish off the week. What is closure? well, all 11 of us (a blended family) would gather in the living room after dinner on sunday. One by one each person was encuraged to share something they learned either that day in church, sometime over the last week, or even just their lifetime. Only if you wanted to. Once you were done, sharing would be passed to the next person. This was not a time to correct, debate, or lecture. It was simply a time to share what you had learned. Some times they were very brief, even one word. Partly because with that many teenagers you should know at least a few want to hurry up and get on with it, and also because thats just how some did it. Others would share longer thoughts.




I would like this to be a place where Closure can take place. Please share Something you have learned. If you are not an auther on the blog, but wish to share, just post what you have learned as a comment on my last post.

-Tali

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Words

I have often thought about how powerful words can be. I've written poetry, and found ways to use words to be very descriptive or convincing. but lately I have been noticing just how powerful they are. They can invoke the deepest feelings of love, joy and peace, lift the soul, comfort the weary, give hope, share humor and do many other wonderful things. but they can also, hurt feelings, damage relationships, change the future, tear apart families and create war. and many things in between. Once you have said something, you cannot UN-say it. You can not control how it will be received, interpreted, or effect those that hear it. speaking out laud is permanent, in that respect. This got me thinking. "Am I thinking about, and choosing my words with care?". Or do I just spit them out recklessly, not paying attention to their effect. I am now trying to think about and chose my words wisely.
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3 comments:

king bacon2 said...

That is so true Tals! I have been thinking about this too. I often reflect back on conversations that I have had and wonder at how my words were received.
Thank you,
Mary

May 30, 2010 at 2:58 PM
Jj Starwalker said...

It is also true that once you have DONE something you cannot un-do it. Both words and actions need thought behind them.

May 30, 2010 at 6:58 PM
Don Fallick said...

For all sad words of tongue and pen,the saddest are these: It might have been! -- John Greenleaf Whittier

May 30, 2010 at 7:33 PM

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