the power of your Word.
I have recently been learning- on a whole new level- what it really means to be committed to your dreams, to your values, and especially to your Word.
Most people do not realize the power that there is in your word- especially the act of respecting and keeping your word. When you promise something and fail to uphold that promise- you stop believing in yourself, and trusting yourself.
The one thing we Can Not escape from is ourselves, and we know when we are lying or pulling the wool over peoples eyes. That is why people are so miserable. A s much as they want to hide the lies, they know what is real and what is false. When someone refuses to trust others, it is because they are reflecting the very essence of what or who they are. They themselves can not be trusted, and instead of looking at why they dont trust themselves, they look for other people to accuse of being untrustworthy. The bible mentioned this in the verse that speaks of " looking for the sliver in the eye of another when you cant see the post in your own eye".
Sometimes people reveal more about themselves in what they see or look for in others.
The effect of making the Commitment to keeping you word, builds a self respect, a confidence that is unshakable- not to mention self-discipline, focus and a trust in yourself. You really feel good about the fact that something you set your word to came to be, by your own will and your commitment to make it become a reality in the world. Your word has that Power.
Have you ever considered how carefully you would have to choose your words is everything you say came true?
What you say is SO important, and so be selective of the words you use. Speak in a way that builds not destroys.
When people see that you honour your word, they respect you, they trust you and they will follow you.
When the UNIVERSE sees that you honour your word, it respects your word and as a result what you say becomes powerful, and comes to pass.
Ever wonder why some people seem to say something and they get what they want? It seems to come to them so easily? That is the universe respecting a person's word and their commitment to the word.
How well do you keep your word? Do you honour your word by being on time? By doing what you say your will do? By letting people know that you are not able to be on time? Is your commitment to keeping your word rock solid- or do you make promises frivolously?
Have you ever considered what the impact is on you when you don't keep your word? You know you don't intent to keep the promise- and you lose respect for yourself little by little. People begin to notice that you don't follow through and they begin to lose respect too.
There is truth in the saying; "people learn how to treat you by the way your treat yourself."
If you don't respect yourself it gets expressed through the way we live and treat ourselves, and how we treat others. Usually we look for the same traits in others and then try and expose their shortcomings before someone exposes or sees yours. You do it - you just don't realize you do it. It is something we learn to do through our interactions, from a young age.
How do you change it so that your word is respected?
Be honest.
It always starts with honesty. Be honest with yourself, and with others. If you dont take people for a ride they will appreciate it. Then, after awhile they will begin to trust you, and then they will respect you.
It will take time, and there will be times you slide backwards, but the effort is worth it. You are worth it.
It means believing in yourself, trusting yourself, honouring yourself; defining yourself; making your dreams come true; being a person of your word; is Empowering yourself.
It means making choices on the day to day events and decisions and actions that serve to create who you want to become.
Having a Commitment to what you believe in- It makes all the Difference
Here is to your commitment to YOU.
~ Questamaya
