Words

Yesterday is over...today is a new day.  Its a bright new day for fresh starts and new beginnings.  Or at least for some of us it is.

Sometimes the words we say...or others say cause those new beginnings and fresh starts to stop dead in their tracks.  Words that are hurtful or words that are said to cause a reaction out of someone else aren't always the best when your in the process of starting over.

Please be careful about speaking without thinking first.  Our mother's warnings hold true for us all today.  Words are tricky...they can be used to build up and tear down.  When you have peace in your life, your relationship, your family and trouble comes knocking at your door, remember that trouble knocked - and you have the power to keep the door shut or open it up and let it walk right in.  Remember that trouble didn't start on the inside of your walls - it was let it.  Don't turn on one another...but link-up arm to arm, form your alliance and push that trouble right back out the door.  As adults who are working diligently at protecting our new beginnings we have to do just that, protect each other.  Don't use words as swords that can cut deeply and leave scars.  Use your words to build each other up... support one another, encourage each other - I promise you if you do, you'll be stronger than ever.  You won't regret the words you can't take back.

So truly, if you have said something that has caused hurt...apologize.  It's nothing more than words after-all.  Two little words, "I'm sorry".  Those words have the power to pick up the pieces and help you begin again.  It's amazing how those two little words stop so many from ever reaching their full potential.  Try it today  -  see if it helps you on your path to starting over...