I have been reminded of this several times lately that words matter, both for ourselves and for others. The words we use can create the reality in which we live, they are the frames of our windows to the outer world, the stones of our shelters and the paths beneath our feet. The words with which we perceive a situation establishes the context of the situation to our life; good, bad or neutral we are the deciders of our fate.
As we interact with others, our words can then become an influence, even if that is not what we intend; we can draw others into our happiness or our unhappiness, our joy or our anger, our love or our hate. Our words to others can help move mountains or end lives.
Each day of our lives, our words should mean something. If you say something, own your words, be responsible. Even when you are wrong, own your words and apologize.