Choose Wisely
"When you speak from your heart, the right words come to you." - Rodney Williams
As most of you have experienced with me, I am a strong believer in the power of words. I use switch word exercises daily to change conversations from low energy to high energy optimistic conversations by simply switching words. I would much rather see a twinkle in someone's eye or a smile than the opposite.
Have you ever looked up the true definition and origin of the word sarcasm? The root comes from the Greek word sarcazo, which means to tear flesh. The current definition is: a form of speech or writing which is bitter or cutting, being intended to taunt its target. Sarcasm is considered the lowest form of wit.
We've all been sarcastic and been the receiver of sarcasm. Have you ever noticed someone's eyes when you have been sarcastic to them? They typically look away and down to the ground. In body language, that normally means the person is hurt and uncomfortable. And typically at that point, you say "I was only teasing/joking" because you saw the hurt and are trying to clear yourself of feeling bad. Saying I was joking or teasing does not negate the hurt, folks.
My personal opinion is that sarcasm is so easy as it is rooted in the emotion of anger, and anger is one of the easiest, yet destructive, emotions we have as it takes no effort. But the toll you pay in giving up energy to anger is a big one.
To quote Laura: "I've been bruised and banged up from working out and I healed...but some of the worst hurt/injuries I've ever felt were from someone's words...unlike a bruise that heal, the hurt from words cut deep…can stay with you for very long time...sometimes your entire lifetime...once the words are out there, you can't take them back..."
When you feel the sarcasm monster lurking in your head, take five seconds to ask yourself "what good would come out of me saying that to someone?" You will find the answer is - NOTHING GOOD COMES OUT OF SARCASM.
Rodney - Word Smither
"When you speak from your heart, the right words come to you." - Rodney Williams
As most of you have experienced with me, I am a strong believer in the power of words. I use switch word exercises daily to change conversations from low energy to high energy optimistic conversations by simply switching words. I would much rather see a twinkle in someone's eye or a smile than the opposite.
Have you ever looked up the true definition and origin of the word sarcasm? The root comes from the Greek word sarcazo, which means to tear flesh. The current definition is: a form of speech or writing which is bitter or cutting, being intended to taunt its target. Sarcasm is considered the lowest form of wit.
We've all been sarcastic and been the receiver of sarcasm. Have you ever noticed someone's eyes when you have been sarcastic to them? They typically look away and down to the ground. In body language, that normally means the person is hurt and uncomfortable. And typically at that point, you say "I was only teasing/joking" because you saw the hurt and are trying to clear yourself of feeling bad. Saying I was joking or teasing does not negate the hurt, folks.
My personal opinion is that sarcasm is so easy as it is rooted in the emotion of anger, and anger is one of the easiest, yet destructive, emotions we have as it takes no effort. But the toll you pay in giving up energy to anger is a big one.
To quote Laura: "I've been bruised and banged up from working out and I healed...but some of the worst hurt/injuries I've ever felt were from someone's words...unlike a bruise that heal, the hurt from words cut deep…can stay with you for very long time...sometimes your entire lifetime...once the words are out there, you can't take them back..."
When you feel the sarcasm monster lurking in your head, take five seconds to ask yourself "what good would come out of me saying that to someone?" You will find the answer is - NOTHING GOOD COMES OUT OF SARCASM.
Rodney - Word Smither
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