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Chapter Two

“Words” Weapons or Wisdom

When we are born into this world, we are given certain things that allow us to function and develop. We have a brain to process information, learn, experience things, feel emotions, dream, create, and achieve what we desire.

We have a body. We have arms and hands to hold things, access, and operate equipment and other devices. We can express ourselves physically through hugging, holding hands, writing, and creating things. We have legs and feet to stand and support our body, to walk, run, and move from one place to another.

We have organs that allow us to breathe, process food, maintain our system, cleanse our bodies when needed. We have eyes to see with, ears to hear, a nose to smell, a tongue to taste. We have a soul and a spirit which guides us and helps us to live our lives.

Last but not least, we all have in our possession the most powerful tool we can possess—something that can change destiny and make history. This special item we all have, but many don’t respect or appreciate this gift, is our mouth—the center of your being. This is a place where all things interact with each other, like a nucleus where all things physical and spiritual meet and intertwine.

It is from this mouth where energy is released in the form of words, like little hand grenades we sometimes toss around so nonchalantly.

It explodes into the universe, leaving its mark. Sometimes, these little grenades can cause chaos, destruction, as well as collateral damage if you get too close.

Words are the essence of communication. Without them, it would be somewhat difficult to interact in this society.

Words represent laws, standards, rules, directions, warnings, honor, praise, confirmation, commitment, guarantees, promises, hope, knowledge, wisdom, guidelines, inspiration, betrayal, doubt, fear, and a host of other interpretations.

Think of yourself as a general and your words are the army. Alone each word has a certain significant power. Put them together, and you have a powerful force.

Words have a life force all its own. So much so that they can affect almost any situation, any person, any place, any time.

If someone walked right up to you in your face, looked you in the eyes, and said, “Love,” you would probably react positively, maybe even smile, just like if someone came to you and said, “Stupid.” You may not react so positively at first.

Here are some of what I call “trigger words.” These are words that can cause an immediate reaction from someone.

Read the following words to yourself and notice what your immediate reaction is to each word.

Love

Hate

Wife

Penis

Rape

Money

Ugly

Slavery

Politics

Hooker

Food

Yes

Mafia

Gangs

Liar

Hospital

Nigger

Honkey

Lonely

Husband

Baby

Idiot

Sex

Gun

Party

Drugs

Famous

Honor

Terrorist

Ghetto

Family

Blood

Jesus

Jail

Taxes

Pain

Addict

Pedophile

Shut up

Racist

Vacation

Divorce

Respect

Water

Mother

Christmas

Immigrant

Incest

Accident

Handicap

Murder

Marriage

Police

War

Death

Devil

Fool

Revenge

No

Religion

Father

Rich

Peace

Justice

Try these exercises and explore the vast and interesting variety of ways words can be utilized. See if using any combination of these trigger words in a sentence can express a thought or feeling that you have. Learn one new word each day.

The next time you answer the phone, try to use as few words as possible to converse with the person you are speaking with. (This will encourage you to listen more and think more about what you want to say).

Use at least one word in your daily activities and make it your trademark. My word is “Engage.” I use this word all the time. To me, it represents being involved, confronting situations, facing your challenges and encounters.

Try to find a replacement word to use when you are angry or stressed and want to curse. My word is “Manga.” Cursing is also very stressful and creates a hard, aggressive atmosphere. There are so many words to express your feelings that are profound, pleasant, even humorous, and create a positive atmosphere to communicate.