Using Kind Words

We have all heard the saying as a child sticks and stones will break my bones but words can never hurt me. Turns out as we become adults we realize that is not entirely true. Words are very powerful, and can actually cause broken bones. The words that we use when speaking to our kids, our spouses, or our friends even are very important. We want to use words that are good for building up each other. We don't want to be condescending to our spouses, or a tyrant to our kids, we want to use words that encourage rather than words that discourage.
A lot of times its not what you say it's how you say it. I have heard that from different people pretty often. I know we all have had those moments where someone has said something that may not have been all that bad, but the way they said it made you angry. After you take a second and think about it you then realize that the issue is more about the tone rather than what was said. The key is to take that second and not just react so quickly. Take a deep breath answer with mildness and you will see that the issue can be quickly resolved without additional conflict.
As I stated in the first paragraph words can be powerful enough to break bones. Words can also be powerful enough to heal bones as well. Kind words can solve problems, it can also turn away rage. The words we use have a profound impact on those we come in contact with. We want to leave a lasting good impression on our families and friends by using speech that is positive and good for building each other up.