Create Puppies & Exterminate Snakes

What if God said, “Here is the power of life and death. Do with it what you wish.” How would you respond? You could choose who lives and who dies. No more red ants or cobra snakes. Bring on the golden lab puppies and stunning red roses.

You have that power! Where is it? How do we activate it?
The power of life and death is in your tongue. Your words create hope, joy, self-confidence. Your words breed inspiration, and wisdom, generate excitement and encouragement. Your words also kill self-esteem, joy, enthusiasm. Your words devour dreams, hope, and perseverance, and crush courage and belief.

How do we manage this much power?

Attitude. Your attitude determines the atmosphere! When angry the atmosphere is tense and irritable. When happy, the atmosphere is welcoming and enjoyable. When positive, people are confident, dream, and grow. When negative, people are insecure, mean, and timid.

Words. How often do you say … Thank you. Please. Great. I’d be happy to. Can I help? Choose your words wisely. Like Bambi says, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."

Tone.

Tone of Voice
It’s not so much what you say
As the matter in which you say it;
It’s not so much the language you use
As the tone in which you convey it.
“Come here” I said sharply.
And the child cowered and wept.
“Come here?” I said.
He looked and smiled
And to my lap he crept.
Words may be mild and fair
But the tone may pierce like a dart;
Words may be soft as the summer air
But the tone may break the heart;
Would you please cruel words avoid
And let peace and kindness rejoice?
Keep anger not only out of your words
Keep it out of your voice.