“How fragile we are.”
Sting
A single word can add value to your life. In college I read that in a book and tried it out. I bought a pack of 3×5″ cards on sale and searched my mind and dictionary for words to concentrate on. This had a profound impact on the anxiety and depression I suffered in that time. There were many I went though. I would write the word on a card and tape it to my bathroom mirror. I remember one word I had, for example, was the word “transcend.” I would repeat this word many times in my mind while brushing my teeth and routine grooming. The word took on new and deeper significance during this time and throughout my day. It was the most positive word I could think of and it was a word I wanted more of in my life. Sometimes I would be in class of just round about town and I would hear a word which I would in turn use in this manner. In a way, it is like a mini mantra or … mantra “concentrate.”
Part of fighting depression and anxiety is coming to the fight prepared and armed. A word chosen wisely and meditated on is a powerful tool weapon anyone can bring to the fight we call humanity.
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I am a firm believer in the power of the word(s). A little thought behind our words makes them very powerful both for the person speaking and the recipient. If only more people realized this and took more care with the words they chose!
Very good post!
This is a very interesting idea. (I don’t know many people who meditate, but probably know a lot of people who could benefit from it - myself included!) I do love words and agree that they have a lot of power…I like the idea of using a word as a tool or weapon for those who are fighting depression…I often think of phrases as being helpful in those situations, but when it is just a single word - that is really magical!
Thanks for sharing.
~Melissa :)
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Thanks Keli. It sounds like you are a fellow word lover!
Thank you Melissa. Try it with the 3×5 taped to your bathroom mirror. That worked well for me in college. I really appreciate you saying my idea is magical, made my day!
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