Words are Strong

A Sweet Hello...

      Good days start with a grateful heart and a positive attitude. We all struggle with using the kindness of words for ourselves. But we have to reflect on how we perceive ourselves. The person looking back at us in the mirror is who we are committed to. Make an effort on changing your way of thinking for you.

As some of you know, I am was raised by my great-grandmother and my grandma. So, I had a lot of wise words were spoken. Which at the time I was very young and not aware of what was said. My great-grandmother only spoked our Native language (Dine' Bizaad). So, the conversation was spoken in our Navajo language. Which is more comfortable to communicate with my grandmother.

As as young child I was always told not to talk crazy or not to talk nonsense. What comes off your tongue is strong and you have to be careful how you use your words. We do not use our words in anger, to strike someone, or to make people feel bad. My great-grandmother was a gentle woman, she had nothing but kind words and very gentle heart when she spoke. If you are going to speak out loud about anything, then you use kind words and positive phrases. To speak from the heart and to believe in your daily prayers. Thinking with good intentions and being consistent with what you speak. My great-grandmother was a very wise woman. Her thoughts were for the best for all her love ones.

Of course, I was a child and did not understand any of the words she tried to speak. As I grew older and started to realize what she was saying and today I understand why she was always saying what she said. Today, it is called Speaking into Existence. My great-grandmother was a content with life. She was so calm and had nothing to say or complain about. I always wondered why she was just so happy with her life. It was a very simple life but she was happy. I just loved her energy. Being around her made me feel free and I could be myself with her. Amazing in many ways.

I also get in today's World, the negativity we endure is all up to us. With partners, family and friends. It is hard to stay focused on what is important and to keep your mind from wondering. We have a lot of healing to do, to forgive a lot of people who wronged us, and to realize we are worth it and deserving of a healthy existence. I understand it can be challenging but being consistent is very important. Especially being around love ones, people and friends who are supportive is needed dealing with unresolved emotions.

My Great-Grandmother was such a good lady. Having so much wisdom and teaching qualities I just gravitated towards her. Her words were very strong, she managed to keep her voice soft and straight to the point. Those are rare traits to have. With my Great-Grandmother, this was a time when there was no hospitals near or a therapist to help you manage your emotions.

I just think we all have to be accountable for what we say to others. Words especially harsh words are hard to take back. I would say my Great-Grandmother stressed a lot when she was still here. I was pretty young when she use to say those words but I remember and I plan on keeping her words going. I hope this was an interesting story. Hopefully some day I will be on stage telling more of my stories. Thank you so much for all your Support! Ahéheeʼ, Nitsaago  (thank you so much) in Dine' Language.

Lots of Love and Blessings to you...