Timely Words - 51

Words are worth money , but the timing increases the value.
If a fruit is plucked off a tree while it is unripe , it may be inedible , untasty & unhealthy. If you wait too long it can become spoiled & harmful. Everything has a right time.
Mishlei teaches , a thing in its proper time is great. The timing is an essential element of each entity.
The Mishna Avos 4:4 teaches
There is no person who does not have his time !

The word dovor means thing , but is the same as dibur for words. Every word has its time. We need to pray for Hashems help to say the right words at the proper time.
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Words that Lead - 50

There is a most fundamental verse In Tehilim - Hashem is informing us - Open your mouth wide & I will fill it up !

What would you like to achieve ?

Hashem can help you succeed.
What makes you really come alive ?
Hashem is eager to lead you to where you want to go , but He wants you to ask Him for help.

You can choose limitations or to break free from them with Hashems help.
If you need a job , realize there is an employer who is looking for someone with your unique skills , ask Hashem to help you connect.
If you are searching for just the right Shiduch , yes , there is someone looking for you , but you need to ask Hashem to be the Shadchan.
It is amazing how Hashem makes incredible connections , but it all starts with our Words to Him.

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What do you want most now ?
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Don't make the mistake of using the Word - but -
Hashem can do it & He is eager to help you - that is final. Period.
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Words in a Forest - 49

What if someone speaks negative words about someone but he is alone in a forest , is it forbidden ?

The Chofetz Chaim cites 3:6:7 , the Rabeinu Yonah that their are two parts to gossip -
The harm & shame to the victim ,
& the choice to speak words that negate someone & rejoice in their pain. Thus the C. C. Teaches that if one spoke with the awareness that no harm will result to the victim , it is still forbidden.
We are suggesting a step further even if one is alone in a room the Torah does not want a person to vilify another.
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Small words- 48

When a person speaks there is a sense that you control the world.

We need to recognize the big picture of life - Hashem runs the World. He is always in charge. We become bigger & better when our words are Torah checked.

Not just spell checked. That is how we connect with Hashem & gain the great satisfaction of of participating in Hashems world on His terms & earning eternal rewards.

The Mishna to love your work can remind us also - to love our words. Say them right , & they will be worth a fortune.
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New Words ?

We like to express ourselves. We strive to be unique.

The truth is what you need most is to be sincere & honest to express the gifts Hashem gave you which is YOU.
Each of us concludes our daily Shemoneh Esrei by asking to give us our portion in Your Torah.

Its not a new message that counts most , its your style , flavor , angle , ^l experience that comes through.

Stick to your personal flavor , to the gifts Hashem granted you and you will discover His blessings showering upon you in abundance.
Express your unique words , & you will succeed uniquely.
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Words that Connect - 46

At the conclusion of every Shemone Esrei we pray - Hashem , please help me guard my tongue from evil.
When we begin to pray , we ask - please open my lips so that I can relate Your praises.
We have a unique power that Hashem has granted us - the ability to connect to Him by means of our Words.
Hashem is close to all those - - who call Him sincerely !
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Word of Mouth - 45

People usually think in terms of a phrase or a single word when they think of certain entities.
X may mean excellence
Y may mean convenience

Z may mean service
A can stand for dependable
B for a solid reputation.
C for ultimate quality
D for quick delivery.
The perception we create & maintain about ourselves & others can build or destroy ones reputation thus leading to the laws of Loshon Hora.
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Approved Words - 44

We look for things to talk about. If we don't focus on doing it the right way , we will find dangerous topics such as gossip , negative news , criticism & other subjects that are undermine the peace.
Thus we need to focus on kosher topics that uplift. Speak in all of His wonders , for example.
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Repeating Words - 43

Why can't someone repeat an old story of gossip that everyone knows ?

The more one tells a story , the more it reinforces its hold on people & increases the likelihood of its being believed & repeated further.
We must repent from all negative stories & switching to new kosher ones.
Hashem loves us dearly & He wants us to be happy & to enable others as well , to have happy , good days.
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Long Words , short - 42

We may be speaking & find it difficult to find the exit ramp. We speak a lot & tend to get into overkill.

There is a fundamental Mishna Avos 1:17, which we need to review at least once a day - there is nothing better for ones health than Silence !
We will practice our own message & stop this now.
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Secret Words - 41

There are words , comments & expressions that have deeper connotations & thus may be forms of gossip & loshon hora. The C. C gives examples in chapter 3 of secret forms of gossip.
We need to take the time to look below the surface of the words we consider using. It is like mining for gold or oil , the words may be explosive in a negative way & we can become rich by avoiding them.
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Words to Avoid - 40

* It was only a joke.

Imagine someone shooting someone & then saying that line.

* You look nice today.

What about other days. ?

Leave out the word - today.

Words are powerful , we must watch every one of them.
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Word switch - 39

The word Shefa means an abundance of blessings , the word pesha means sins.
If the mouth is left without control it leads to sin , thus if the Peh / mouth comes first we have pesha.
If we place shtika first , with a shin for silence & mouth control - we have Shefa.
That is why Mishlei 10:18 says
With excessive speech one cannot refrain from pesha.
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Positive Words - 38

Every word we say can be in a positive way or negative.
Good or not bad !
Half full or half empty. !
Kosher , not kosher or treifa.
Its not true , its a lie.
The Talmud teaches that the one who always used the positive became a great Torah sage.
Why ?
Words are decisions.
To tell someone something is not kosher is better than saying it is treif. It is more caring & less hurtful.
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Words make the Difference - 37

What is the difference between one who says I feel like a tired goat or like a tired p-i - g ?
The Ge mara teaches that it is a good idea to stay away from the second type of person.

Why ?

Words are like name labels , they also influence the person. Even the clothing we wear influences a person , the words we speak surely change us , word by word. As we use kind & gentle words , we become more like that.
A person was created in Hashems image. He also has certain animilistic tendencies in order to challenge him to grow.
Now it is true that Hashem created all , even non kosher animals & there are many lessons we learn from them , such as - be strong as a lion to fulfill the will of your Heavenly Father. But Kosher animals were permitted for food in order to provide us with energy in order to study Torah.
We need to also develop our positive Torah self - esteem by saying Hashem created this world for my benefit ! Sanhedrin 37a.
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Geuss who ? Words - 36

Who taught , the fence of Wisdom is Silence ?

Rebbe Akiva !

One illustration of how it transformed his life was when he met the famous Rochel who became his wife. She said to him , you have the potential to become one of the greatest Sages of the generation if you devote yourself to Torah study !

He could have said , do you realize that I have a degree in shepherding , I have a great career etc , instead he listened & changed the world.
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Word Benefits -35

The fence for Wisdom is
Silence. Avos 3:13.

There are many reasons for this & thus many benefits that are derived from it.
1- Words are so precious , they should never be wasted. They reveal who we are & form who we become. One who uses 4 words to say something that can be said in 2 is diluting ones thinking ability & weakening ones focus. Silence protects & insures our thinking.
2-The primary reason for speech control is - one who is wise , or one who desires to gain wisdom , does not speak in the presence of one who is greater. Avos 5:7.
Thus the practice of silence , even for a moment , can help us in training ourselves to be aware of Hashem which is the greatest form of WISDOM.
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Three Word Rules - 34

The Talmud teaches 3 Rules -

* Always avoid indecent Words.
* Always speak in a refined manner &
* Teach in a brief way.

By all 3 rules we say - do it always & be a person - adam.
This corresponds to the teaching in Chulin 89 a - What's is a persons primary skill in this world ?
To control ones speech.

An example in the Talmud - Eiruvin 53b. One should not say -
Which road do I take to ...
When you can say - which way to ?
2 hebrew words , instead of 4.
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Words of Light - 33

At the beginning of Mesectas Pesochim which deals with the topic of Redemption , we start with the word - the Light of.
But it really refers to the night of , so why do we say the opposite ?
The Talmud explains that it teaches us how important every word is.

Words influence our minds. Saying positive , cheerful words help boost a persons spirit to be more joyful & in a happier mood.
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Word Power - 32

* By the word of Hashem He created the world - Tehilim 33:6

* It is how He maintains the existence of the world - Tehilim 119:89

Our choice of words can make all the difference in our lives. Our prayers can save our lives. Effective meaningful words can help someone secure a good position of employment.

You may have heard the story of the fellow who had on his resume - maintains the morale of the entire office !
When he was asked as to what that really meant ?
He said , he would put up the coffee for them.
The Aleph Beis are the letters with which Hashem created the Heavens & the earth , Brochos 55 a.
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