“When a word is deprived of its dimension of action, reflection automatically suffers as well and the word is changed into idle chatter, into verbalism, into an alienated and alienating "blah". It becomes an empty word that can’t denounce the world.”
- Paulo Freire
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
How are you doing these days? In these crazy times in our unprecedented history...
What are your actions saying about you? Think about that for a moment...
actions /noun/:
a thing done, deed
the accomplishment of a thing usually over a period of time, in stages, or with the possibility of repetition
behavior, conduct, initiative
Iyanla Vanzant, in the book, Acts of Faith, makes an interesting point:
With all you say you want, there is:
A dream for you to follow;
A goal for you to set;
A plan for you to make;
A project for you to begin;
An idea for you to act on;
A possibility for you to explore;
An opportunity for you to grab;
A choice for you to make.
Action speaks louder than words...
What are you doing?
“Thoughts are free, talk is cheap, and action is expensive. What's your worth?”
- Noel DeJesus
Today’s Affirmation:
I will make it my business to say less and do more.
Today’s Reflection Challenge: from Iyanla Vanzant’s, "Acts of Faith"
When did you let your action speak instead of your words? Take time to com up with an answer before moving forward...
How did that accomplishment feel? Spend time reflecting...
“Talk that does not end in any kind of action is better suppressed altogether.”
-Thomas Carlyle
Now, what are you willing to do? Your choice...
Don’t miss your opportunity! Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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Reference:
Vanzant, Iyanla; Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
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