Words that come from your heart

“Words that come from your heart will enter the hearts of others, and once there, they will have their effect.”

—Author Unknown

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Words have an energy that goes far beyond sound or ink on a page.

When they are spoken from the heart — with sincerity, empathy, and love — they carry a unique power.

Heartfelt words reach past defenses, bypass fear, and enter directly into the hearts of others.

Once there, they leave an imprint — sometimes sparking courage, offering peace, or even awakening possibility.

We’ve all felt it: the comfort of a kind word at the right time, or the inspiration from someone who believes in us.

Authentic communication matters.

When we speak with intention grounded in love and honesty our words ripple outward, touching others in ways that can change lives more than we’ll ever know.

EXERCISE:

Take some time today to identify and verbalize your heartfelt emotions during conversations with loved ones.

Notice their effect on them, on yourself, and the relationship between you.

“Look not at the vessel, but at what it contains.”

“Look not at the vessel, but at what it contains.”

—Rabbi Meir, ancient Jewish Sage

Image from Unsplash by Sharon McCutcheon

In recent weeks, the subject of death has become more prominent than usual in my personal and professional communities.

The focus on being sincerely interested and seeking to fully understand others results in numerous deep and meaningful conversations.

Of particular interest were the beautiful and soulful discussions of how the passing of certain individuals with hearts of gold and other wondrous virtues has impacted the lives of so many.

EXERCISE:

How often do you look beyond the surface of the people you meet?

What value and beauty would you potentially discover by doing so, starting with those closest to you?