Language is powerful. While it transmits literal messages, just as significantly, language transfers subconscious messages that can result labeling and creating social restrictions and harm other people.
The words we use can result in rejecting, invalidating and disempowering others.
We are all eye to eye in our human dignity. Honour that dignity rather than operate from judgement, ranking or hierarchy.
We should stand up for what we believe in but we do not have the right to diminish the dignity of others.
Words can do that.
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Words are a powerful reflection of not just who you are but how you are.
Choose your words wisely.