Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Be Kind With Your Words


--by hasifa, posted Feb 27, 2012

This morning I woke up to a text message that said, “I want you to know that you are a talented, smart and incredible woman whose beauty radiates flawlessly from the inside out.”

When I read it I smiled so brightly that I did not need to open the blinds and look out to know it was going to be a beautiful day. 
 
As I chose my work clothes for the day I took extra care. I tried on a few items until I found the ones that made me look as good as I felt. 
 
As I sat in the morning traffic I thought to myself, “Does he know how wonderful he made me feel with his simple and kind words?”
 
This made me think of the power of words. Can you imagine how something so simple can make such a big impact?
 
So I challenge you and myself to be kind with our words. See how many people’s days you can change with your kind words. If you are married, when was the last time you told your spouse that she is beautiful? What about your husband, does he know how grateful you are for him?  What about your mother? When was the last time you called just to say you loved her.  
 
Don’t underestimate the power of good words. Instead, use them as gifts to those around you.

 

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Readers Comments

annjav wrote: Indeed, words are very powerful. You have given us a good example of how uplifting affirming words can be, and who deserves them more than our dearest ones? And who hears us say them the least? Thanks, hasifa.
heartofflesh wrote: During a healing seminar when a young lady came up for to heal her depression after the untimely death of her father, I said to her, "Your father is very proud of you , YOU are a STAR !"--- I am sure it made a big difference to her as she was able to step out of the darkness into the marvellous light!
Thanks for sharing !
Bluebell wrote: AWSOME, I want a message like that in my phone :-) lol, I loved it so much that I am going to pass it on :-) Love and Light and Endless Blessings, Bluebell
Bluebell wrote: That is if you don't mind that I pass it on :-) the message I mean lol. Endless blessings, Bluebell
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Our words can make a big difference. We are free to choose if that will be a positive or negative difference. Thanks for sharing! :)
laughingcow wrote: I will copy and paste the lovely words from the text you received so i can pass them on. Words are so powerful. My goal for the rest of today is to use affirming and positive words with my family and friends. Thanks so much for sharing! : )
Bluebellgirl wrote: Will heed to your advice and yes, i understand what you mean. Words like articulate, lovely, enthusiastic and and beautiful are words i think everyone should use, and to say it with a high amount of enthusiasm :) :) good for you ;)
sethi wrote: That is great sharing , the power of words. " It is nice to be important , but it is more important to be nice ."
princessliz wrote: Hello precious, i was making my usual rounds on kindness stories and stumbled upon yours and the koolest thing happened. I received a text from a loved one saying that i was missed while reading this!

As i read through, i quickly imagined my self in your position, going through different items of clothing-to find what made me look as good as i felt from what a loved one told me about my self. Words really do have a big impact, and i just love your post. Its so much better to see the good in others. Ps. You mean alot more to us than you can ever imagine.

Love and hugs to you. :)
disha sharma wrote: I know very few. But you made me cleared. Words are the power of life. Thanks

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