I am grateful

About three weeks ago I started my #IAMGRATEFULFRIDAY as I believe we all need a reminder once in a while about the things we have and are grateful, about the beauty and about what is life. 

Today I am grateful about the freedom of speech. Actually do we all have it but some live under pressure and repression. Thought we can speak and tell. It's just the way how we do it. I am therefore very grateful to live in Europe as speaking freely is something I can do but I use to remind me that this is all but granted. Of course (it should be clear) that does not mean to speak the words like a blind man. We all know how words inflicts pain, can kill and give wrong pictures. That's why it is always good to look behind the meaning of words. To learn the understanding of a sentence and content. Choosing words wisely is something we all have to learn as it is so easy to misuse them or to make mistakes we don't want. You know, many times you may talk in a good way and only want the best but the understanding of the language of words is very difficult sometimes and so don't be to surprised when people get angry or upset. 

In my job I have had this many times. The misunderstanding of words. That's why I have to look how I talk and to whom and when. I also have to keep in mind which words are right and which are better to avoid as understanding is a sensitive thing. 

Even on Facebook I do not speak and tell what I know and want and so on. You may call it censoring or call it to protect myself, but I say that I only are aware of what words can do, how words can fly and how easy it is to get beaten down for saying loud out. Don't get me wrong I am loud if needed, I tell what has to be told but I use my voice and words the way I believe is best also for me. As all reflects on you and comes back to you, I believe it is a healthy way of communicating. 

It's facsinating how communication function and how much influence a speech has. 

How important it is to watch your words as they become true or lead you to the path you maybe wanted to avoid. 

The freedom of speech means to have responsibility. 

Yes, to be able to speak is a dangerous thing which can free your mind and life and therefore will be cut from many people of power. But your thoughts are still free, as they sitt in your mind. Don't let them kill your inner talking. 

Discover it again if you have lost it. 

The responsibility lies also in using the freedom of speech for good things, for love and positive things instead for spreeding hate and fear and lies. 

But all in all... how high the challenge may be... I am very grateful of the freedom of speech. 

Love & Light