The Most Important Words You Say

Christi Hegstad November 23rd, 2014


She vowed not to say anything that could not stand as the last thing she ever said.

Rosamund & Ben Zander

 

Have you ever read something so powerful, you momentarily felt like your heart stopped beating?

That was my experience reading the story that surrounds the above quote. In their excellent book The Art of Possibility, the authors write about a girl who was just 15 years old when she was sent to Auschwitz. Scared and in charge of her 8-year-old brother, she yelled at him about something insignificant – and it turned out to be the last time she ever saw him.
 
She then set the standard to speak kindly, generously, respectfully. Always.
 
What if we all did that?
 

I try to select my words carefully, but I know I don’t always use my “filter” as well as I could. Today, I am making a conscious commitment to choose my words with care, and I encourage you to join me. Then let’s do it again tomorrow, and the next day, too. 

The most important words we say could be all of them – or any of them. Commit to using the kindest part of your heart to guide your word choices. Words are so powerful; today, choose to share only words that help, guide, uplift, and support. 

Words that, if they stood alone, could represent you and your life well.


Dr. Christi Hegstad helps you successfully do what you love! As a Certified Executive and Leadership Coach and the President of MAP Professional Development Inc., she coaches executives and leaders who need to get unstuck – whether in your leadership ability, income level, or from spinning your wheels in the day-to-day. Christi helps you flourish towards your purposeful vision with clarity, confidence, and meaningful action.

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