Sept 23, 2024
What’s your favorite word in the English language? Any other language?
What makes it my favorite?
I’m an author! I play with words almost every day. How can I pick only one? I fought with this for several days. Is it based on sound? How much I use it in my life? What it means?
I choose peace.
It’s not the prettiest word in the English language, but the meaning is what counts. I’m not a big fan of confrontation, although for the right reason or cause, I will make a stand. But if there’s an option to choose peace, I will always choose peace. Well, at least I try.
It’s not always easy. But it’s always worthwhile.
I have a second choice.
No.
In my family, we were taught (by example) to do our best to help others. I’ve also worked a lot of jobs where I was expected to tell people yes, no matter how I felt about it. But at some point in my life, I discovered the joy of being able to say no. It’s a freeing feeling to turn someone down and not have the moment overshadowed by guilty.
It’s a word that must be used with caution. You know, the whole with great power comes great responsibility idea. You don’t want to overuse it, or it loses its impact.
You may think the two words-—peace and no—contradict each other, but I don’t believe so. After all, being able to choose peace means allowing yourself to enjoy it yourself. And sometimes that means saying no to demands,
In the comments, tell me about your favorite word. And then check out the other authors on this hop by following the links.
And, as always, please stay safe until next time.
Sept 23, 2024
What’s your favorite word in the English language? Any other language?