Comments on: Watch What You Say To Me

By: amelia

amelia — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:46:14 +0000

I tend to agree with Sara. I honestly believe that intent is the real power behind words. I have heard very gentle words used as a putdown to hurt another human soul. Then if a hostile response is given the speaker will look surprised because she or he did not say anything that was nasty.
A warm heart will always leave a “feel good” vibration but an angry person though polite invariably filters the anger to everyone present. In the Spanish language, one word has different meanings in different latinamerican countries. What is innocent and correct in Argentina may be rude and porno in Puerto Rico!! Yes, intent is the key!

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By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:39:32 +0000

I’m in agreement for the most part, but I do think the intent behind words has an effect as well. For instance, I’ll use profanity on occasion, but it’s usually with complete glee. I think the joyful intent outweighs the actual words chosen.

In general, though, I’d 100 percent recommend choosing words carefully. I also appreciate the idea that just shutting up is a decent strategy once in a while.

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By: Wil

Wil — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:34:51 +0000

I believe Matt referred to a ‘hypothesis’ not to a ‘hypnosis’. Nice Freudian slip there.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:22:30 +0000

Hi Evelyn,

Words are very powerful. By following your lessons of thinking before we speak, being mindful of our words, not lying or backbiting, etc, we can easily come across as being more intelligent, and will often be listened to as we’re showing courtesy for others.

Great, and very informative post.

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:57:29 +0000

Hello Matt, not sure what is Sapir-Whorf hypnosis is. But thanks for your feedback!

All the best,
Evelyn

By: Matt @ Face Your Fork

Matt @ Face Your Fork — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:07:47 +0000

Sounds like you just explained the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis in a long blog post, with a new age-y, modern, “think positively and be nice!” spin.

By: Rich Rosen

Rich Rosen — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:34:51 +0000

A wonderful article on how our everyday use of language will shape our outlook on life.
I have found that if I have a difficult task, or expect a rough day at work, it has helped me to visualize the event by saying to myself “I GET to go to work today” instead of “I HAVE to go to work today”.
I GET to mow the lawn” Instead of “I HAVE to mow the lawn”.
Using the word GET puts a task into a more positive light. Try it, it works!!

By: Dr James D Swann

Dr James D Swann — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:12:12 +0000

My dear Evelyn,
Your article is once again, a winner! Just as our thoughts are energy and become tangible, our words have an awesome power to hurt and cause tremendous havoc, for both the messenger and the receiver. It is all part of the Law of Attraction! Words and thoughts! So, by all means be very careful of the way you use them! As the saying goes, “It can come back and bite in the backside.” Maybe that was rear-end or something related to a donkey.
Love your articles Evelyn, even when I forget to comment.
Much Love & Light,
James