Actions Reveal True Character...Steve Maraboli

“Stay alert! Don’t let someone’s words blind you from their behavior...

They can say all the right things, they can make you feel things you've never felt before, but don't be fooled; their actions will reveal their true character, desires, and priorities.

Behavior speaks; pay attention to what it tells you. Behavior is math; pay attention to what it reveals.”

--Steve Maraboli

Words Can Hurt...Ivan Coyote

“I am a rare species, not a stereotype.” 

--Ivan E. Coyote

Words...Maya Angelou

“Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with shades of deeper meaning.”

--Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

The Importance Of Words...Kevin Wayne Johnson

Words to live by are just words, unless we live by them.

--Kevin Wayne Johnson, Author, "Called To Be Light In The Workplace", Give God The Glory series

This book and others in the Give God The Glory series are
available now! The Workbook shown above coming
September 2013!
Go to: http://writingforthelord.com

Have Something Good To Say...Sonia Sotomayor

We are all limited, highly imperfect beings, worthy in some dimensions, deficient in others. ... We would do well to look first to what is good in each of us.

--Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and Author of My Beloved World

How Will You Use Your Words Today?...Nona

Very early in life we learned the power of words.  Words enable us to communicate and obtain the things we want in life.  Words can empower or tear down.  How will you use your words today?

—Nona Ogunsula, Founder, Women Making History, #LeadershipTuesdays, &  womenatliberty.com

At the beginning of every school year, I post a blog about Phoebe Prince, a 15 year old young girl from South Hadley, Massachusetts. After suffering months of bullying that culminated in an entire day of insults and harassment from school classmates, Phoebe, who was originally from Ireland, committed suicide on January 14, 2010. She hung herself in a closet in her home. Her 12 year old sister found her.

I post this blog to remind students and parents of something that is relevant to every classroom, every hallway, every team activity and every friendship. Bullying.

Today, our words don’t just stay in conversations—they travel through text messages, social media, group chats, and posts. That means what we say (or type) can follow someone everywhere.

Let’s be mindful of how we communicate and interact with others. Let’s also set a good example. Then insist that our children and those around us do the same. Lastly, let’s encourage our young people to not be afraid to stand up for others who may be the victim of individuals behaving badly. 👌🏾

Read:  “Three Powerful Words”

Be Careful How You Use Your Words

A careless word may kindle strife. A cruel word may wreck a life. A timely word may level stress. But a loving word may heal and bless. 
--Unknown