Words in Anger

You can never recover from the words that have been said. Words alone have so much power. It can inspire a man in a wheelchair to walking, and simultaneously, it can break the self-esteem of a very strong person. It can make a person’s day or tear a person down. Often, we come across situations where things we say or are said to that hurt. Some people say that “people never mean the things that are said in anger.” I’d disagree with that because nothing comes out of the mouth if it wasn’t in mind. And only when anger is present does one not think before speaking and blurt out what’s inside. Should we feel hurt, blamed and change ourselves just for what someone says or feel about us? It depends. If what’s said had some truth to it, and it was for our own betterment, then yes, why not? It’s always good to change for the better. However, if things said had no truth and were uncalled for, or that tear one’s self-esteem and confidence, then no! One should not let the words of others bring oneself down. This is because I sometimes feel the way people perceive us is only a reflection of who they are or how and what they can be if they were in such a situation. Therefore, there is no point in feeling down and hurt as we choose who we allow to control our emotions. When we are in such a situation, as difficult as it is, it’s best to take a step back and reflect. Have we been judged wrongly? Was there some truth to what was said? Or if we are being perceived in such a way by others is actually something we deserve. From reflection comes about realisation, and from realisation comes about strength and decisions on the next step. Ask yourself each day if you’ve used the power of words to inspire someone or hurt someone. “Words spoken in anger and hate are never forgotten! And only Love and Time can diminish those memories.”