What if Words...

"Words are effective but there is nothing more effective than the rightly timed paused! How many times have you said to yourself...I wish I hadn't said that. Or that wasn't the right thing to say. "If only we all just took a few seconds to pause before one word was spoken. Imagine how much more meaningful conversations would be. Especially to those of us who speak first then think! Or to those of us who have to have the last word. I bet if everyone took a few seconds to pause there would be a lot less time spent arguing and more time spent understanding someone elses's point if view! Just Pause...

What if today you could work in a job anywhere in the world what would it be...

Wow, that's a good one and hard to give just one answer. But what comes to my mind first is being in a court room giving my closing arguements in a high profile case. Not sure if I'm the defense attorney or the prosecution. But that was the flash that came through my mind instantly! For a day...that would be great, as a career no thanks. Prob why I didn't go to Law school like I set out to do when I went to London and worked as an intern at Victor Mischon and Company. Now I am the Judge the Jury the defense and the prosecution team in my house with my kids and hubby and that's about all I can take! Cheers

What if you could take it back...

Words that is! Is there something you have said that you wish you didn’t or you could just take back. I’m sure we all have uttered a few things we later regret.
Taking them back once they are out there can be very difficult if not impossible.

Especially the written word. That’s the problem with words, they are very very powerful and they pack a punch. Hence the expression, “choose your words carefully.” Honestly, If I could take back anything it wouldn’t actually be the words I’ve said to someone. I have said a few things in my day that I probalby shouldn’t have, but no regrets. For me its more about the the time I’ve wasted saying them. I’ve learned through a great deal of aggrevation that sometimes you just have to get off your position!

It’s not that important to prove your point. As long as you feel convicted in your beliefs, then why waste your breath? Use those precious minutes for something else. I know sometimes you have to be breathy and make a point, as others will benefit from your words of wisdom. But, and I quote from a wonderfully insightful friend, ” Your friends don’t need it and your enemies won’t believe it.” I know you don’t actually have enemies or at least I hope you don’t , but you get it, right? Save your energy and your words for things that matter. Moving forward say what you mean and mean what you say. Once you’ve said it you can’t take it back. If it would make you feel better to take something back go to www.whatifbag.com and Bag it. It can be really liberating to just get it get it off your chest.

Words equal power, they make us laugh and cry, they enlighten and entertain, seduce and surprise. Choice them wisely. What if you could take something you’ve said back…what would it be. For m it’s time, and I can’t get that back. So, I’m going to spend my time and energy with words that really matter!