The Power of Words: How Sharing What’s in Your Heart Can Transform Your Relationships
Have you ever stopped yourself from saying something meaningful to someone, whether it’s letting them know how proud you are, how they’ve inspired you, or simply how much you appreciate them?
I know I have. Too often, I’ve caught myself thinking something genuinely kind or encouraging, but for some reason, never actually saying it.
Why do we hold ourselves back? Maybe it’s fear of feeling awkward, fear of rejection, or perhaps we just assume our words won’t matter that much.
Over the years, I've come to learn the tremendous power our words hold.
"Our words generate worlds," wrote Haesun Moon, PhD. And I couldn’t agree more. A single thoughtful comment can open doors we didn’t even know existed. Words have the capacity to shape perspectives, transform relationships, and create memorable moments of genuine connection.
Why Our Words Matter More Than We Realise
Think about a time when someone’s words (or lack of) deeply affected you. Maybe it was a simple compliment that boosted your confidence on a tough day or a genuine acknowledgement that made you feel seen. That person might not even remember saying it, but you probably still carry that moment with you.
Our words... they linger. They ripple outward, shaping feelings, attitudes, and even entire relationships.
They become stories we replay at night, quietly shaping our worlds.
The Missed Opportunities in Staying Silent
I've become especially aware of this after losing my dad. It made me realise how often I'd held back from sharing my feelings and appreciations.
In recent years, I've consciously decided to change that.
To tell someone clearly how much they mean to me.
To express the love I genuinely feel.
To let them know, they've inspired me.
To simply say, "I miss you."
I love you.
I'm proud of you.
I realised just how often I'd held back from sharing my feelings and appreciations for people I love and care for. It was easy to think these small moments don’t matter, but they absolutely do.
I think each time we stay silent, we miss an opportunity to create and deepen connection with another.
And often, it’s these seemingly small moments that hold the most profound potential and power.
Receiving a message like this made me smile, and gave me a healthy burst of confidence.
Choosing Intentionality Over Comfort
When I dug down to what made me not share, it was as simple as feeling vulnerable, and even awkward. It was far easier (and comfortable) to be casual with a joke, or worse, careless with our words rather than intentional and thoughtful.
But imagine what could happen if we consciously chose to express those kind thoughts instead of keeping them hidden?
Here’s my gentle challenge for you: Who in your life deserves to hear something meaningful today? It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. Just honest, heartfelt words.
The beautiful thing about sharing is this: it doesn’t just benefit the recipient. It shifts something in us too.
It deepens our capacity for empathy, kindness, and genuine connection.
Let’s create worlds we’re proud of, one heartfelt word at a time.
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