Objects

This will be short.
Just a little thought while laying in bed last night.

Why do we stop ourselves from throwing breakable things when we are angry?
Because they will break.
Why do we care?
Because then we will be short one, small, breakable plate.
Because then we have to clean it up.
Because then we have to worry about tiny pieces that may be wedged into the carpet that we may have missed and cut our toe.

So why isn't it this easy to stop our breakable words?
You know, those words that fling out of your mouth when you are angry that you wish never would have.
Those words that cut like a knife.
That hurt the spirit. The soul. The heart.

Why is it so easy to control breaking a replaceable object, yet so easy to break an irreplaceable one?

Are harsh words not like little pieces of wedged glass?

Shattering a plate is a one time thing.
Shattering a person leaves cracks forever.


This world is full of hateful words, ugly personalities, and broken people.
          
           BIG
Be the little change that needs to happen on this planet.
An uplifting hug, a joyful smile.  Those are the things people need.

After all, actions DO speak louder than words.