There...I said it!

I'd say most of us have read a book, heard a sermon, or listened to a seminar on the power of the spoken word. I think most of us believe that we certainly can influence our lives by the words we speak. But how many of us, on a daily basis, make it a point to consciously consider what we're saying and why?  Here's my thought on the matter....

Habit.

Yep, it's as simple as that. What we say, how we say it and when we say it is ingrained in us. We find ourselves murmuring. "Excuse me" to inanimate objects we bump into and promptly responding with  "God bless you" to a dog if it sneezes!

What would happen if you were told that everything you said today would instantly come true? I think a lot of us would close ourselves up in a room to avoid inadvertantly killing ourselves!

• Congratulations Sam! We've decided to promote you to Director of the division. Sam responds: You've got to be kidding me!  The boss loses his smile, shrugs and says."You're right! How'd you know?" 
• Sam sees a co-worker that he doesn't like and says: That guy makes me sick! Sam is out with a stomach virus for three days.
• An employee that Sam supervises constantly makes the same mistake. Sam gets fed up with this recurring behavior and sarcastically quips: "You're killing me! Sam immediately falls down and is pronounced dead!

Get the picture?

We may be our own worst enemy because we're not careful to speak only what we want. Perhaps it would help if we actually considered what it is we do want. Make a list. Make several and post them where you can see them throughout the day. Every time you come upon your list, speak what you want and then give thanks that you have what you say... starting today!

Think it's silly?

Ok, I'm not talking to you because you won't do this. But if you think there's a shred of truth to this...then act as if everything you say today will come to pass. Everything!  This exercise will definitely make you aware of what you're thinking and speaking.  You may find yourself covering your mouth after saying something in a vain attempt to take those words back. Don't beat yourself up! Awareness is the first step to changing something for the better.  Change your words, change your life!

There... I said it. Now let's go out and do this thing together!

If you're joining me today with this exercise, send me a quick email at info@pisuccess.net or leave a comment below. Thanks!