The Power of Words

I love words. I love discovering the etymology and history that lies within the letters that make a word so profound. As it is with anything that holds power, the way words are used can dictate the way they are interpreted. Words have caused wars and brought hope. Words have whispered sweet nothings into the ears of soul mates and whispered lies to enemies. They can be used for both good and evil and lie inside each and every one of us. I believe the best way to control language is much like the parable of the wolves. Two wolves living within in us are at war: one wolf is kind, courageous, loving, and peaceful; the other is full of hate, revenge, anger and spite. The only way to control the outcome is to feed the right wolf. The wolves and words within us are capable of both inflicting injury and remedying it; with courage, we can educate our minds and continue to use these inexhaustible sources of magic for good.