The power of words

Friday, March 23, 2018

Sometimes I think we forget the power of the words we use. A single word can change how we react and respond to a person.

A phrase can define a large narrative reaching into many aspects of our lives. These words and phrases can impact on major decisions and actions, improving or destroying lives in the process.

This is why it is important to pick apart repeated words and phrases and be sure that you are using words and phrases that you understand and support. The wrong word can have wide reaching impact.

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