I think one of the biggest benefits for me in learning to more carefully choose the words I want to use to describe any situation, thought or feeling, is that I've consequently become more aware of how other people's words can have influence over my own thoughts and feelings. In understanding this better, I am learning that I can choose whether or not I want to allow the words I hear to have any leverage over my own position. I think about words now, whereas in the past I was more at the mercy of them, especially if they were loaded or spoken with an emotional (positive or negative) attachment. I'm very grateful for that.
One thing I notice about my son is that he chooses his own words pretty precisely and plainly, and with more ease than I do too. I'm not sure why that is, but I'm happy for him nonetheless.
(Special thank you to Sandra Dodd for helping me learn to choose my own words more thoughtfully by encouraging everyone to think about the words they use in the discussions she leads.)
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