We are reminded often on the power of positive thinking. But we really don't hear much on the power of positive speaking. I think positive speaking is actually more important than positive thinking because when we speak, that gives actual birth to those thoughts. But the problem is in our society, it's not "cool" to talk positively. Look at the media and the words used. Last night I was watching the Sunday night NFL game and the teaser to the halftime show was a segment by NBC called "The worst person in the NFL". Come on! Really think about how sad this is. With all the great people in the NFL, why can't there be a segment called "The BEST person in the NFL?" Why? Because it's not "cool" to talk positively. Let's be a change agent and change the words we use.But before we can change, we need to look at current behavior. We buy gossip magazines hanging on every word of celebrity failures. How wrong is this? We surf the Internet eating up negative bizarre stories. How sick is this? We spend hours per day watching negative TV. How wasteful is this? All this is so crazy when you take a step back and think about it. What possible good is coming out of this? None.
Yesterday, my family and I went to buy our Christmas tree. I was with Tate, my 1 month old son, and we were waiting for Kelly and Teddy. While at the store, I witnessed a mother just tearing into her child. I was sad. Then I watched a husband and wife screaming at each other like they were enemies. I was more sad. I was actually horrified as this all was happening in a span of 5 minutes. Then I looked down at this beautiful baby boy so innocent and full of life with the nothing but goodness of the future in front of him. I thought about this all night and now am clear on my thoughts. We have to change the way we speak! And here is a huge point: It's not enough just to cut off negative words; We must pro-actively speak positive words! Make sense?
Our words are so powerful that we don't have a clue! So we must be careful because once spoken, words can NEVER be taken back. This is a huge responsibility especially for those of us in authority roles (parents, bosses, etc). Negative words can destroy souls; ruin dreams; take away self esteem; create havoc in others. Terrible things!
But here is the Good news: Our positive words can create winners; can bring about peace and love; can bless others; can be all that is right with the world! Our children need positive words. Our co-workers need positive words. Our family's need positive words. Our church needs positive words. Our world needs positive words.
What if we could only speak positive words? Can you imagine the glory when the nightly news has nothing but 30 minutes of positive words and stories? What can of world do you think that would be? What kind of results would happen? Can you imagine how powerful the world would be if parents only talked positively to their children? Can you imagine the success if bosses could only positively coach the co-workers? Can you imagine how good the world would be is family's could only praise each other?
- Speak success and not fault
- Speak wins and not losses
- Speak love and not hate
- Speak of goodness and not bad
- Speak positive and not negative...ALWAYS!
Do this: Each morning, first thing, not only think positive thoughts but make them come to life by actually speaking. Say something like: Today I am blessed to speak positively and I am going to be a change agent by making it cool to talk positive. Today is going to be a great day and I am so thankful I can make a positive impact!
