The Power of Words.
A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with all of their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, that they were as good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were saying and gave up He fell down and died. The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, “Did you not hear us?” The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time.
This story teaches two lessons:
1. There is power of life and death in the tongue. An encouraging word to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through the day.
2. A destructive word to someone who is down can be what it takes to kill them. Be careful of what you say.
Speak life to those who cross your path. The power of words….it is sometimes hard to understand that an encouraging word can go such a long way. Anyone can speak words that tend to rob another of the spirit to continue in difficult times. Special is the individual who will take the time to encourage another.
Be Special to others.
July 10, 2008 at 5:35 am
Another great blog Mel. As a coach I know all about the power of positive thinking and what it can do for people. Thanks for another encouraging story. Matt
July 10, 2008 at 6:01 am
So true! Even if it is just a smile, it’s enough to be a bright spot in someone’s day. Never have I appreciated kind, encouraging comments more than in this week pre-contest. Fantastic blog!
July 10, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Great story! I never thought I could learn any lessons from frogs other than Kermit of course! The power of suggestion is so amazing. It goes back to whether we choose to absorb positive or negative energy. They are both very powerful but so are the minds that God gave us. I believe our minds have the power to filter out the negative energy that defeats us while our healthy positive productive powers can fleurish as we open up the gates to positive thoughts, ideas, and suggestions. Thanks for that awesome story!
July 10, 2008 at 3:20 pm
I loved this. Thanks!
July 30, 2008 at 8:50 am
Very cool….as always I love reading your blogs.
Thanks Again.
August 2, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Loved it! Sometimes it is best to turn a deaf ear to those dooming you for failure. My husband is deaf so the deaf little frog hit home! He is also a high achiever!