The old phrase “actions speak louder than words” has a
lot of merit, but it’s only half the story. Words, when spoken with love and
honesty, complete the picture. Though how many times have you had the
experience of someone showering you with words of love and support, giving you
expectations of a future scenario, only to fall short on promises? I know I
have – in both personal and work-related situations – and being the human that
I am I’m certain that I’ve been the offender now and then. While I’m by no
means trying to let myself off the hook, it’s the manner in which things fall
through, the consistency of unfulfilled promises, and the level of importance of
said situation to another’s life that counts.
We all have times when we wish we could have followed
through a bit better, but when you find that it’s a consistent trait, then
trust becomes a big issue. How can you trust someone’s words if they don’t hold
any weight by their actions? On the other hand, what about those who act in a
loving and supportive way, but can never find the words to express their feelings?
While yes, I would definitely choose the relationship with the show of support
over empty words, isn’t it better to both show
and verbally express your love? To
look deep into someone’s eyes and express feelings of true love while accompanied
by the actions to support it is the greatest gift anyone can give or receive.
It’s what meaningful relationships are built on.
With Love.
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From Over There:
“First comes
thought, and then come words, followed by action. This process is necessary in
building strong, long-lasting relationships. When there is thought and words without
action it creates feeling of betrayal, as the lack of follow-through renders
the words meaningless. When there is action without thought, then disregard of
another’s well-being and the well-being of the initiator has the potential to create
much disharmony in the relationship. The lack of thought demonstrates disrespect
for the self and others.
Words following initial
thought may be spoken, written or internalized. Words spoken toward another –
when done from the heart – have a profound effect on the energy of both the orator
and the receiver. This, accompanied by actions related to the words, creates an
energetic link. When words are void of love, or are not followed by related
action, it weakens the energetic link between individuals. This weakening
lessens the feelings of consideration each has for one another. Relationships
founded in love, trust and respect will always include the components of
thought, word and action.”
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