Truth Serum….

‘Words of Influence’ — A test of inner strength

Painful words of anger…… Everyone likely handles this dilemma differently. You could say some have thicker thin skin than others. Regardless, words still have an impact on our psyche and can make us question and/or analyze our sense of value with those we give our energy. Similarly we learn over time how to either ignore these words or to walk away. Whether for a few minutes, hours, or much much more. It all depends on circumstances of course.

This struggle and the emotional effects of these ‘words’ can be interpreted differently and that’s okay. The impact of these words on well being may resonate with those that have struggled with learning to recognize that when such words are directed at us, we must remind ourselves that such things merely aren’t true. Surely it isn’t so smooth a journey. It is not always so easy to believe ourselves reaffirming that we are not what anyone in a state of rage or anger decides to label us. These words can leave us feeling dark and distraught.

What are those words without pinpointing them? Those ‘words’ with negative connotations and remarks that can feel like a pain in one’s stomach but resulting in a racing heartbeat…… Those ‘words’ are often more than words but phrases and statements that feel cruel and hurtful.

These ‘words’ slide off one’s tongue either during a sober bout of anger at 530 am, over breakfast or ‘under the…