I have fundamentally always believed that actions speak louder than words; however, I have never really been able to adequately articulate why I feel this way. As I sat and pondered the events, of one particular Tuesday, two weeks ago, I realized the reason I put so much weight in action is because a person’s actions express his or her priorities.
Let me see if I can explain. Here’s an example, if losing weight is truly a priority then the person will make an effort to eat better and exercise regularly; thereby, having their actions express their priority to get healthier. However, if it is not a priority they will just continue to talk about why it should be a priority or they will think of all the reasons losing weight cannot be a priority right now. When either of the latter two is chosen, there is clearly no change in the person’s weight. Do what you always did and you will get what you always got!
Every day, it seems, people are making choices which show us their priorities. It seems to have become very easy these days for folks to say, “Yes of course I’ll take care of that,” “I’m sorry,” “See you soon,” or even “I love you.” I wonder thoug
h how much of it some of them, truly mean, because it seems the next day they are apologizing for the same thing they did the day before. Someone saying I love you, but then not being present when you need them the most. I will suggest to you today, take a close look at the people in your life. Let their actions show you what they believe and where you fall on their priority list. Then with an abundance of grace make your choices about how you will invest in the ones who show you that you matter to them.
Every day we too are making choices which show the people around us how much or how little we value them. Are you a person who has become used to talking the talk or do you truly walk your talk? Are you the person who has become a pro at apologizing, a whiz at talking your way into and out of situations or are you a person of character who steps up to mean your apology, own your affection and meet your verbal obligations? What are your actions saying about you?
None of us are perfect and we each fall short on many occasions. I know I do, but I do feel it prudent to ask ourselves, if our actions were to tell the world who we really are, what would they say?
As I journey to the center of myself, I am learning much. From my lessons I share with you…Be honest with yourself. Be so at peace with the belief that you deserve all that is good and loving and blessed in this life. Find the courage to release with kindness those things and people in your life which sap your energy or make you feel like less than who you are divinely meant to be. Above all let your actions speak every day of love, compassion, and grace in abundance.
I wish for you, courage in abundance, as you choose each day to let your actions speak of love, both for yourself & others!
