Words are almost God-like. If somebody can’t see how he can possibly be successful, and you come along and tell him your story, choosing the best words you can, you have done him an immense favor. When you finish, he says, “Before you got here, I was blind. Now I can see.” Are words that powerful? Yes, words are that powerful.
You’ve probably heard or used phrases like these at some point: “Before you got here, I was in the dark.” “While you were talking, some things dawned on me.” “Once you explained that, the sun started coming up.” Are words that powerful? Yes. A diet of motivational words can feed the mind and inspire us to faith, vision, and articulation. With words, we have perception. With words, we have the ability to contemplate ideas, think of solutions and create dynamic situations in our own head. Although this power is almost beyond comprehension, I (Jim Rohn) know it is there.
An ancient prophet once said that words are like a lamp for your feet. They provide a light for your pathway and help you see where you’re headed. Words enable the mind to peer off into the future and see things others can’t see. Nourish your mind with words. They are “bread for the head.” You need a slice of toast in the morning for your body, but do you remember to feed your mind? Words become food for thought. And when words are mixed with faith and inspiration, miracles can happen. That’s how nations are formed. That’s how companies are founded. That’s how hospitals and schools are built. That’s how humankind has developed a dynamic, civilized society. It all comes down to words.
* Source: Leading an Inspired Life by Jim Rohn