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I have only skimmed the surface of this fantastic (so I hear–I’m on page 8 ) book of feminism, and I have already been distracted by some fun discussion of word etymology and the power of words. I’d like to share:
Words hurt, soothe, inspire, demean, demand, incite, pacify, teach, romance, pervert, unite, divide. ~inga muscio, p.8
How will you use your words today?
Even as much as I’d like to be the perfect teacher like my aunt Mary C, I recognize that sometimes I am using words to demean and demand more so than teach and inspire, but I think that we could all stand to be more conscious about our choice of words, tone, and body language. At least if you incite/divide/hurt/etc., do it purposefully and with full knowledge. Don’t forget that words that you may mean to soothe may have a different power on the listener. I challenge you to be more aware of your receivers.
Think about it.
