Sticks And Stones

May break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

Lies.

Folks go on and on about how actions speak louder than words.

But if you keep reading I’ll show you just how much words are actions, in some cases.

Words create action.

Words influence decisions.

Words create impact.

Words create ripples of energy.

Words induce responsibility.

Words will get your ass kicked.

Words will get you locked up.

Freedom of speech comes with consequences.

You know why?

Words.

Words will ruin a marriage.

Words will end life-long friendships.

Words will get you killed.

Words inspire movements.

Words calm your nerves.

Words give you hope when you’re in a dark place.

Words give you that visceral stirring in the pit of your belly when you hear, “I have a dream.”

Words trigger utter disgust when someone retorts, “Fake news.”

Words elicit immediate regret when you say the wrong thing and see the look in the…