Comments on: How Do You Use Language?

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:32:39 +0000

“sloppy word usage” – What an apt description, Jeanne! I so agree with you that we often fall into sloppy word usage, and it can cause much damage. 🙁

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:31:26 +0000

In reply to David. I agree, David. Choosing the appropriate language can definitely be a trial and error thing. I've found that when I say negative things to/about myself out loud, it's easier to catch it, and then turn it around, versus when I only keep them in my mind. Not sure why.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:30:00 +0000

In reply to Trudy. Isn't it something that we'll say things to ourselves that we wouldn't dream of saying to others? It's crazy. May we learn to be as compassionate with our words to ourselves as we are with our words to others. Love you, Trudy!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:29:08 +0000

In reply to Jean | Delightful Repast. Thanks, Jean. Yes, those words in our own heads are sometimes the harshest! I have to work on that frequently.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:28:39 +0000

In reply to Anita Ojeda. I love your analogy with dogs, Anita. (And I so agree with your analysis that I like dogs, but not ALL dogs. ha) I've been trying to decide on a theme for #Write28Days and so far the mantra theme is the one that's sticking so far.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:27:15 +0000

In reply to Calvonia. That's a great test to run by ourselves. If we wouldn't say it to a friend, we shouldn't say it ourselves either. Thanks, Calvonia!

By: Laura Thomas

Laura Thomas — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:37:14 +0000

“I want to turn the negative talk into positive language.” Oh, yes. As a “words” person, this resonates on so many levels! Thanks for the reminder of the power of words, Lisa. ?

By: Lois Flowers

Lois Flowers — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 22:54:33 +0000

Lisa, I smiled at your last line. 🙂 You’ve definitely piqued my interest with that 28 Days blog topic. And I love how you’ve reframed those negative statements into something more truthful and kind.

By: Barbara Harper

Barbara Harper — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:38:17 +0000

I’ve had to reframe my internal narrative. I used to berate myself when I’d done something wrong or made a foolish mistake, even using words like “stupid” and “idiot.” But I realized over time that I need to give myself grace–we’re all going to make mistakes or even yield to self-will. God doesn’t tell us to bludgeon ourselves, but to confess it to Him. I try to learn from it for next time but skip the negative self-talk.

By: Joanne Viola

Joanne Viola — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 13:11:27 +0000

Lisa, it is amazing how words can mean different things to different people. May we not only think about the words we use, but to whom we are speaking. How will they receive or perceive what we are saying?