I find myself turning off television shows that feature violence. The news is filled with violence. Political and sports rhetoric use violent language describing their plans. Even shootings in schools or public places has become so commonplace that we’ve become desensitized to violence. We accept it as part of everyday life. It doesn’t have to be this way. We can influence media produces by not watching their shows. We can become aware of our language and eliminate attack and violent words. We can, together, create a different culture where violence has no part.
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What If . . .
What if one made a decision to learn something new? You don’t have to wait until New Year’s Day to begin. Why not begin today. Perhaps you want to learn a new language, how to play the guitar, or how to do a podcast. There are an infinite number of things to learn. Our minds want to learn. They want the workout. Imagine two people, each of whom wants to learn to speak enough Spanish to help them communicate when they visit a Spanish speaking country. One person downloads a language learning app and practices every day. The other person does nothing. In one year, they’re both a year older, yet, the former person can now visit a Spanish speaking country and can confidently make his/her way around.
Today’s Good Word ~ Language
The language we use in communicating with others determines the quality of our relationships. If we want to argue, we use language that accuses, attacks, or provokes. There’s a better way to use the language we use to communicate. We can use words that encourage cooperation, understanding, dialogue, and seeking creative solutions.
