Saturday, April 13, 2013

Writing Prompt Image—Words and Feathers


I'm a speak-your-mind sort of gal, but sometimes what I say comes out harsh and hurtful. How do you keep your words from hurting others?
Words and feathers are easily scattered, but not easily gathered up

Share your answers in the comment section below. 

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Posted by Edie Melson at 5:31 AM
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7 comments:

  1. Pam GloverApril 13, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Edie, I wish I had a way to put a filter on my mind to stop my words beforehand. I usually end up having to ask forgiveness after the fact instead.

    I've memorized, and meditate on Ephesians 4:29-32.

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    1. Edie MelsonApril 13, 2013 at 10:13 AM

      Pam, thank you. That Scripture is a good one! I appreciate you taking time to share your thoughts, Blessings, E

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  2. Patricia BradleyApril 13, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    I try to sandwich criticism between praises.

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    1. Edie MelsonApril 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM

      Pat, I teach people to handle writing critiques this way. I never thought about applying it to real life. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom, Blessings, E

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  3. Jeanne TakenakaApril 13, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    This is a beautiful picture and quotation. In the heat of a stressful moment, it's hard not to speak the first thing on my mind. I'm working to use a gracious tone, especially with those I love the most (hubby and sons) and to calm my words. If the first thing on my mind isn't gracious, I take a breath and pause. I'm amazed and ashamed at how much easier it is to be nice to people outside my family than it is to those I love the most.

    I try to keep in mind the verses from Proverbs 31:26--"She opens her mouth in wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." And from Colossians 4:6--"Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned, as it were with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each person."

    Thanks for this thought provoking prompt. :)

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    1. Edie MelsonApril 13, 2013 at 10:16 AM

      Jeanne, thank you for sharing your own struggles and how you cope. And you're right it is easier to be nicer to those outside our families. Great Scriptures too! I often put Bible verses on note cards and tape them around the house where I'll see and be reminded. I'm going to add yours and Pam's today. Thanks & Blessings, E

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  4. Vi GommerApril 13, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT FOR EVERY NEGATIVE SATEMENT SPOKEN TO A PERSON - AT LEAST FOUR POSITIVE ONES NEED TO BE OFFERED. WE SEEM TO ONLY FOCUS ON THE NEGATIVE ONES WE HEAR. MY GOAL WITH MY STUDENTS WAS TO ASK THEM TO STATE BACK TO ME MY POSITIVE COMMENTS. ONLY THEN WOULD I ASK HOW THEY WERE GOING TO DEAL WITH THE ONE THAT NEEDED GROWTH. -
    Vi

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