{"id":630,"date":"2013-11-21T11:37:16","date_gmt":"2013-11-21T11:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/everydayinspiration\/?p=630"},"modified":"2015-12-02T22:01:58","modified_gmt":"2015-12-02T22:01:58","slug":"small-words-with-big-meanings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/2013\/11\/small-words-with-big-meanings.html","title":{"rendered":"Small Words with Big Meanings"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cBetter than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.\u201d – Buddha<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The words we use every day have the power to influence for better or worse. Even the smallest of phrases or words can impact those around you, so choose carefully! Here are a few examples of simple expressions that carry big meanings.<\/p>\n

Thank You<\/strong> \u2013 Expressing gratitude to someone for something they did or said is one of the best ways to connect to a human being. This simple phrase will make the other person feel good\u2014and it\u2019ll make you feel good, too. Everyone enjoys a sincere thank you; it makes us feel important.<\/p>\n

I Forgive You<\/strong> \u2013 Forgiveness<\/a> is one of the hardest things to come by in our culture. It\u2019s difficult to put down hurt feelings and forgive, but doing so will go a long way. Saying these simple words to someone will release you both from the pain and suffering that they might have caused. The big impact of this one is bigger than just the moment. It will affect you both positively going forward.<\/p>\n

You Are Amazing<\/strong> \u2013 Make that extra effort to go out of your comfort zone and tell the people in your life how amazing and wonderful they are. If you\u2019re not big on words, you don\u2019t have to use a lot of them\u2014as long as you are sincere, your few words will go a long way. Receiving a thoughtful compliment is a great feeling, but it actually stirs compassion and kindness in the compliment-giver, too.<\/p>\n

I Appreciate You<\/strong> \u2013 Appreciation is one of the highest-level human needs. We crave to be accepted and to belong, in social circles, in romantic relationships, in our families, in our jobs. Speak out to someone whom you appreciate. You\u2019ll make them feel better than you\u2019ll ever know. Feeling appreciated for what you do is incomparable to almost anything else a person could do for you.<\/p>\n

I Love You<\/strong> \u2013 Maybe you didn\u2019t hear this phrase a lot growing up, and perhaps it\u2019s difficult for you to say it to other people. Gestures to express love are often very helpful, but for many people, it\u2019s still nice to hear that little phrase. It doesn\u2019t have to be a lengthy speech; just this simple phrase will leave a big impact!
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\nI\u2019m Sorry<\/strong> \u2013 Apologizing and admitting that we are wrong is almost as hard as forgiving someone else when they\u2019ve hurt you. It takes a stab at our pride, but it\u2019s the right thing to do when you\u2019ve hurt someone or when you\u2019re wrong about something. It builds humility in your personality, as well as building your relationship with that person when you sincerely express that you are sorry for something.<\/p>\n

Good job<\/strong> \u2013 Being appreciated is an extremely important thing to feel, as mentioned above.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, when you\u2019re working at a company, or otherwise performing a function that requires you to, essentially, serve another person, it\u2019s an incredible feeling to be told that you\u2019re doing a good job. It takes appreciation one step further and specifically indicates that this person is doing or providing something valuable and appreciated. These small words will have a big impact on your partner, your parents, and your clients\/employees, if applicable.<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/h5>\n

Alex Blackwell<\/strong> is the author of Letting Go: 25 True Stories of Peace, Hope and Surrender<\/a><\/strong>, which includes 10 free Peace and Balance tools<\/a><\/strong>.
\nWeb<\/a> | Inspiring Things <\/a> | Free eBook: How to Love Consciously<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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