With These Words
(image created by author) With These Words It was in the Four Agreements that Ruiz enlightened me to the true power of our words. How they can affect changes in people and ourselves. He gave examples of how words can "hook" us and how without thinking, could curse us or others. I'm a goofy guy. I like to joke and make people laugh. Comedy is something my family connects with and brings us together. We ease our tensions, and our anxieties through comedy. I have a joke that I use to explain the absurdity of my behavior to others who don't yet know me: "I am never serious except when I'm cereal, and then I'm Applejacks." It's meant to prove to people that if I say something, I am merely poking fun and that I don't mean any harm with it. That is I say it, more than likely, it is just to bring relief and hopefully a laugh. I have come up roughly, as of late, I've witnessed some atrocities, perhaps not in the way that others have, but how can w...