the power of my words

No worries, at the end of the day, and you're on mute are some of the phrases that folks have heard enough. They appear on the Banished Words List offered by Lake Superior State University. The phrases that make the list each year are considered overused to the point of uselessness. That being said, I fear the words have become the new normal. 
“The pupil asked the rebbe, ‘Why does the Torah tell us to 'place these words upon our hearts, rather than in our hearts?' The rebbe answered, ‘Because our hearts are closed, so we place them on top of our hearts. And there they stay until, one day, our heart breaks and the words fall in.’" – Parker Palmer, A Hidden Wholeness
Affirmative prayer: Today, I am mindful of the power of the words that are in my heart and that come out of my mouth. My words echo what I believe. They are affirmative prayers that set the course of my living. Today, I speak with spiritual insight. I affirm the goodness, beauty, and abundance of life. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.

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