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66 (5-13-24) Less about me and power of words

 66 (5-13-24) Less about me and power of words Hello Family, This week in my personal study I reviewed Elder Rasband’s talk from this past conference: Words Matter. I love this talk. I think everyone can benefit from not only choosing our words more carefully and thoughtfully, but finding more ways that we can lift and build others by offering words of praise and love. What we say and how we say it very often shapes how we feel and act with others. I like this quote from Elder Rasband, “Words set a tone. They voice our thoughts, feelings, and experiences, for good or bad. Unfortunately, words can be thoughtless, hasty, and hurtful. Once said, we cannot take them back. They can wound, punish, cut down, and even lead to destructive actions. They can weigh heavily on us. On the other hand, words can celebrate victory, be hopeful and encouraging. They can prompt us to rethink, reboot, and redirect our course. Words can open our minds to truth.” Invitation: In all our relationships, esp...