The Power of Words (Final)
Dear Reader,
In the United States and in the world today there are many harsh and hurtful words that are spoken, not just amongst enemies, but in the close circles of friends and family.
Words are very delicate. Words that are carelessly thrown back and forth are never thought out and can be very damaging. People have learned how to contort the words that they speak and use them for their own personal gain. Many times this contortion of words can result in battles amongst ourselves and then can go even as far as being the cause of worldwide wars. The twisting of words not only in verbal communications but also through the communications of the pen can be a nation’s downfall. Take the bible as an example. Throughout history there has been so much controversy over the meaning and the correct usage of the words in the Bible. This one book has split countries apart. All because of the different ways that people use the holy words in the bible to benefit them and their congregation. Don’t think that I am saying that I am against other religions because I’m not. I just think that we could have bypassed a lot of contention if no one had ever changed the Bible’s true meaning. That is the effect words can have. That is the power of words. Words can keep us together or tear us apart.
In my personal opinion words are the foundation for our societies. In all communities we rely very strongly on our ability to communicate with each other. Without language we would cease to be human, we would cease to exist. We need to start with the Home. Parents have the responsibility to get the train going, to start their children on the path to becoming good, smart, well-read, well-spoken leaders. In the long run, the base, the first things a child learns, is what will guide that child through the rest of their life. If children have a good foundation, they will be good people, and good people use words for good. Words used for good, can change the world for good.
If people learned how to use words better and learned how to use them for good, then we would have a better world. The whole start to ‘World Peace’ is to teach everyone how to use their knowledge of words and the powers of words to bring every nation together. It is absolutely necessary to teach this next generation and the generations to come about the effects their words can have on the whole world. If we all want to pull through the time of crisis ahead than we need to train the next generation how to utilize the powers they have within themselves, and how to put it forth for the better, for the good of our country and other countries. Train your brain. Think like a leader and you will be one. Think of the different ways that you can change the world and you will change it. Use the powers you have within yourself, harness the potential, and use it for the good, the better and even the best. The perfect society starts with you. We are the foundation. We are the building blocks of every nation. Our words have that kind of effect. Believe me; it all starts with one word.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Essay Draft
Judgment and the power of Words (Draft)
Dear Reader,
In the United States and in the world today there are many harsh and hurtful words that are spoken not just amongst enemies, but in the close circles of friends and family.
I have noticed, as I have grown, that sarcasm is creeping into our systems. Sarcasm seems to be all that anyone will ever use when having a conversation; I myself use sarcasm a lot. I know sarcasm seems cool but sarcasm hurts. It not only hurts other people but us as well. Sarcasm is often what keeps our relationships with everyone around us from flourishing and being better. It kind of creates a barrier between loved ones. Sarcasm is also really confusing sometimes. If you want to communicate effectively than do not use sarcasm. It can be very damaging to someone, even if they know you are joking, sometimes it is taken personally and then that person could, depending on the sarcastic joke, be self conscious for the rest of their lives. You never know.
One thing that has always bothered me is how judgmental everyone can be. Stop putting stereotypes on people. I have always been told; don’t judge a book by its cover. You really have no place to judge how good or bad a book may be by the cover. Likewise, do not judge a person by what you see them do or hear them say. Everyone at least once in their life has judged someone or put a stereotype on someone. For instance, have you ever said, “Oh she is a cheerleader, she is stuck-up, she is a bad person, she is blonde, she can’t think for herself”? Believe me most cheerleaders are not like that in real life. But still people stereotype cheerleaders with, stuck-up, blonde, and stupid. I don’t know where that came from but it certainly does not fit the descriptions of my friends who are cheerleaders. Other common stereotypes include, Nerds, Jocks, and even racist stereotypes sometimes appear in our judgments of people. Don’t judge. Don’t stereotype. It keeps you from ever even trying to befriend someone who you judge as, “totally different then you”. You would be surprised how many great friendships can evolve from getting past that stage of judgment and moving on to the stage of acceptance.
If people learned how to use words better and learned how to use them for good, then we would have a better world. The whole start to ‘World Peace’ is to teach everyone how to use their knowledge of words and the powers of words to bring every nation together. It is absolutely necessary to teach this next generation and the generations to come about the effects their words can have on the whole world. If we are want to pull through the time of crisis ahead than we need to train the next generation how to utilize the powers they have within themselves, and how to put it forth for the better, for the good of our country and other countries. This seems kind of far-fetched but I really believe that this is truly where we need to start. It all starts with one word.
A concerned citizen.
Dear Reader,
In the United States and in the world today there are many harsh and hurtful words that are spoken not just amongst enemies, but in the close circles of friends and family.
I have noticed, as I have grown, that sarcasm is creeping into our systems. Sarcasm seems to be all that anyone will ever use when having a conversation; I myself use sarcasm a lot. I know sarcasm seems cool but sarcasm hurts. It not only hurts other people but us as well. Sarcasm is often what keeps our relationships with everyone around us from flourishing and being better. It kind of creates a barrier between loved ones. Sarcasm is also really confusing sometimes. If you want to communicate effectively than do not use sarcasm. It can be very damaging to someone, even if they know you are joking, sometimes it is taken personally and then that person could, depending on the sarcastic joke, be self conscious for the rest of their lives. You never know.
One thing that has always bothered me is how judgmental everyone can be. Stop putting stereotypes on people. I have always been told; don’t judge a book by its cover. You really have no place to judge how good or bad a book may be by the cover. Likewise, do not judge a person by what you see them do or hear them say. Everyone at least once in their life has judged someone or put a stereotype on someone. For instance, have you ever said, “Oh she is a cheerleader, she is stuck-up, she is a bad person, she is blonde, she can’t think for herself”? Believe me most cheerleaders are not like that in real life. But still people stereotype cheerleaders with, stuck-up, blonde, and stupid. I don’t know where that came from but it certainly does not fit the descriptions of my friends who are cheerleaders. Other common stereotypes include, Nerds, Jocks, and even racist stereotypes sometimes appear in our judgments of people. Don’t judge. Don’t stereotype. It keeps you from ever even trying to befriend someone who you judge as, “totally different then you”. You would be surprised how many great friendships can evolve from getting past that stage of judgment and moving on to the stage of acceptance.
If people learned how to use words better and learned how to use them for good, then we would have a better world. The whole start to ‘World Peace’ is to teach everyone how to use their knowledge of words and the powers of words to bring every nation together. It is absolutely necessary to teach this next generation and the generations to come about the effects their words can have on the whole world. If we are want to pull through the time of crisis ahead than we need to train the next generation how to utilize the powers they have within themselves, and how to put it forth for the better, for the good of our country and other countries. This seems kind of far-fetched but I really believe that this is truly where we need to start. It all starts with one word.
A concerned citizen.
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