Words

Thank you for your considered response. Personally I would agree more with the first than the second. The former fits the scenario of time to stop talking and do something, in crisis situations just acting not discussing options. The latter to me relates to bullying, has to my mind a masculine bias. In the main male bullying is physical, whereas female bullying is verbal. Also the latter overlooks the effect of abusive language and name calling. For these two reasons the sticks and stones one has little validity, while the action is a more tangible maxim.#15 Reply

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John thanks for your question on the two maxims. I wanted to take some time and think about this as your question actually makes one think. Specifically I neither agree or disagree with either. They both have meaning and use words to convey something. It is interesting though that in a world that is gravitating towards in some respects a global information society, the power of words is changing the world as we know it. Words are and can be used for good and bad purposes. So here goes: 1. I have used both in my life, and their use has been both situationally specific and or used as a general coceptual reference. It depends. 2. Sometimes context (and I use that word loosely) may be in order as it is not always a clear and distinct issue in trying to ascertain an answer to each of the two you reference. 3. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. So with my five bullets in mind i think that what I really wanted to convey was that in a world using social media and other means of communicating with each other, we have lost some of the essence of conversation in our use of words and language. Not sure if this answered your question or not, but it does bring up a great venue for discussion. If not, check out the following two articles: https://www.bebee.com/producer/@joel-anderson/emotional-sensationalism-lets-take-a-road-less-traveled https://www.bebee.com/producer/@joel-anderson/irrelativity-are-we-being-crowdsourced-into-irrelevance-through-a-war-on-words-and-artful-use-of-information And sometimes, not using words is the important thing: https://www.bebee.com/producer/@joel-anderson/quietude-a-thought-on-some-of-the-really-important-political-demographic-gender-religious-cultural-global-grand-challenges-of-our-day Reply

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Thank you Preston, both for the comment and share. Keep making a difference. Joel Reply

An interesting post, I agree with Preston's comments. A question to what extent do you disagree/agree with these two maxims? Actions speak louder than words. Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me Reply

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Irene Hackett As one who has used and imparted thoughtful words in your own post, sharing your insights and life lessons from your personal journey--all I can say is Thank You. Reply

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Thank you Vincent Andrew and thank you for sharing it. In a world of digital gadgetry and the aloofness of social media, we all need to be reminded every once in awhile and more importantly remind our youth that words do matter. Something that all too often goes ignored in the world of texting, blogging and the anonymity behind the Thing of Things (ToT). All the best on your journey. Reply

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Mohammed--Thank you. Reply

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Julie Have a great difference making day! Reply

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Thank you Tausif. I feign no expertise in the quest for enlightenment, but as I navigate my journey I will do what I can to gain insight and mindfulness in using the power and influence of words as part of an ongoing search and pathway for my own "awakening." Reply

Aha...beBee is so dulcet, honeyed and inspiring that every bee has become wordsmith! :) Reply