Power Words

by Tamara | Feb 11, 2013 | words, writing

There are words, and there are words. You most likely know what I mean.
Words that have power and meaning, that connect us with who we are just by being said or written.

I like to think of certain words as power words.

These are words that energise, inspire, make you want to join up, put in, stand up and fight.

They are also the words that sit in your secret heart, burning in the night. Your secret words that all along, have driven you and pushed your dreams in certain directions. They whisper to you in quiet moments, and at other times sneak into your daydreams…

It’s worth listening to your power words, once in a while. They will lead you in the direction of your happiness and best work.

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