One thing about the words we utter is that once they are said they cannot be taken back. Words can make or break a persons spirit, and it is for this reason that we have to be careful with the words we use.

Being careful with our words means that we must use words that inspire, instead of words that will deflate. There is a time to criticize ourselves and our peers, but we should do this in a constructive way to help inspire growth.

Sometimes it only takes one disparaging comment to kill a dream while it may only take one inspirational criticism to help build a dream.

Kind and encouraging words are very much like unkind and discouraging words, because they all can last a lifetime. Focus when you speak, target greatness with every word uttered and seek to energize the spirit of yourself and others. Words are power!