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Words Matter

Most of what you say today, this week, or this year will be forgotten. Some will be remembered by recipients for years to come.


Every contemplative throughout history has preached some version of being “impeccable with your word” (per the first of the Four Agreements).


Words carry weight. Choose them wisely.

 
 
 

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