Words

Oh how often words have saved me and shattered my soul! People do not really think the impact their words could have. Their kind words can make someone's day or their harsh words can ruin someone's life because we humans emphasise more on negativity rather than positivity. There are times when I find myself thinking about those harsh words people have said to me. Those phrases affected me a lot initially but then I made myself understand that their words are a reflection of them, not mine. On the other hand, there are words that have kept me afloat in hard times. There is a folder in my google drive where I have saved all the wholesome texts my friends have sent. I reread them whenever life starts to feel meaningless and they give me a reason to cling onto life and keep moving.

Words start losing their meaning when people don't match their words with their actions. You can promise someone the moon and the stars but if you cannot be there for them when they need you, your every promise is meaningless. Your actions should align with your words. But sometimes, words are mere words, completely shallow. They mean nothing. You just use them to get rid of that uncomfortable silence. 

There are times when I wish to be understood without words. As Jane Austen said: "And sometimes I have kept my feelings to myself, because I could find no language to describe them in." During such times, I wish there was someone to run to, someone who would hug you and let you break down. Someone who would look into your eyes and reassure you that you're safe here and be there for you until you're good enough to face the world. And if there is no such human in our lives, there is always a ground to kneel on and a God to turn to who understands you without words and loves you unconditionally. I hope you never forget that.