Our words carry weight (Part 1)

Do you ever feel gratified whenever you utter something nice to others? What about regret when you spew unpleasant things to others?You see, the words that come out of our mouth possess weight.We can use them to heal, love, encourage, and demean others.

I was listening to a podcast about how we should learn to encourage ourselves when we want to achieve something. Very true, though. I think if you establish a goal, the things coming out of your mouth should be words of encouragement.Think of words that could uplift your spirit and energize your thirst for your goals.Is it inspiring to hear? "I don't think it will work." Certainly not. When you announce those words, you are practically attacking the goodness that you have already stirred up inside you. In order for you to reach those goals of yours is by telling yourself you can do it and that it will work. Even though you think in the slightest that it might not. I would rather hear cheerful words that will soothe my soul and will maintain my focus.

Living in Canada for 14 years, I had my fair share of those nagging bitches in my head. Oh, there were lots.My perseverance took me to the next level.I wouldn't become a nurse here if I told myself, "You can't do it." or "You can't pass that test."I sure did, it was my own version of Academy Awards when I passed the nursing examination.Super grateful that I was surrounded by extraordinary people like Poepoe and my family.

Here comes the application for UBC. Doubts clouded my judgment and my application but I have worked my ass off to compose a letter as to why I should be accepted in the program.Thanks to Charles who helped me with my letter.I was so worried they wouldn't accept my credentials nor look into the experience that I have as a nurse.I conquered my fear and sent the application and after a few months.I received the acceptance letter, and that began my journey to graduate school. In which I must say was one of the most challenging years of my life.Working full time and studying full time.Looking back, I knew I would not have made it without those little pat in the back. Plus, the self-talk that I do on my two hour trek back to my place. A lot of my frustrations occur during that drive but I have learned that I need to counteract them by saying words that will help me grow and tackle things differently.

Our words matter, and how we say things matter.

Our words matter, and how we say things matter.I know that my little spiel today was about encouraging yourself when you have a goal, but it also applies when you uplift someone.I received them myself from people who surround me, and I am very grateful that words of empowerment were endowed to me by some of the kindest people. Pastor Dylan's words every time I ask for a prayer has twice the weight. Now more than ever, we need to be more careful of the things we say to ourselves.I am ashamed of being negative as well, and it had cost me opportunities. In which, up to this day I truly regret mentioning some of the things I said wherein I should have just been kinder to myself.You know once you have said them, you can never take them back.

Let us be intentional with the things we say to ourselves. I bet you'll see some blue skies somewhere there.