Monday, December 3, 2012

Words Have Power

You have heard many things about words. Some of these sayings might be as simple as "words have meanings" and "your words become you." Here is a bit of a more complex thought: "Change your words. Change your world."


Take a look at the power of changed words.

What did you think of the video? Do you believe that your words really can change your world? What kind of effect would the new sign have had on you?  When you compose your reply, try to imagine that you are the man sitting there looking for help.  Would the changed words meaning have an impact on his life? (3-5 Sentences)

32 comments:

Dean said...

Words do have a powerful meaning different words make you feel different things. I think it was great what that lady did for him. Great job.

Brandon Harrs said...

I think that women was very nice to have done that for that poor man. She showed people that youll get farther in life by helping others.

Kaylee said...

I think words are very powerful and can have a great impact on people. It was very kind for this lady to change his sign. The new sign will have a greater impact on the man then his old sign. Although it means the same thing, the power of words can be amazing.

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Gregory said...

This was very sad.
Words have alot of power.
I liked this video

Ethan said...

I think that was a great video and the women did a very nice thing. When she changed the words on the sign it made you fell sad and want to help, so yes words have great influence on people. Very nice video!

Alexis Sinclair said...

Words are very powerful if said in the right way. In this case, the words have an emotional effect by saying he couldn't enjoy a beautiful day because of his condition instead of just "I'm blind," which would touch some people's emotions more. The woman was very smart and kind to have done that for him.

heath said...

Well I wasn't expecting that from someone. I guest that words can be louder than action. Generousity is also one of lifes rewards.

heath said...

Well I wasn't expecting that from someone. I guest that words can be louder than action. Generousity is also one of lifes rewards.

Ciara Clark said...

Just the way something is said can have a great influence on a situation. The tone of voice, language and syntax used, and even body language can all affect words and in turn the outcome of a situation. Words can be more than just letters strung together.

Anonymous said...

I think this was a really sweet video. It was really nice what the women did for the blind/homeless man. Words are very powerful and can have a huge impact on people.

-Savannah

Jason Banks said...

Yes, words can change the world. This video reminds me of my brother. Just if there were more people like her.

Heather Puckett said...

I think the video was right. Our words is what makes us. The woman who wrote something positive caught peoples attention. Her words is what had an positive outcome effect on the blind man. Helping others to succeed, is what helps you to get further along in life. Everybody needs help now and then again, make a decision to help others; you might help yourself along the way with a positive effect on your life.

Anonymous said...

This is a good video to learn from. It is very good to help people in everyway.It is good to do good deeds.

Drew Parsain

jacorey said...

That man needed help and the lady helped him. She wrote the sign in different words and making people think. The people thought and they gave the man change.

Anonymous said...

This video does mean something. Words do make us. I have learned something new. Words can make a person.

_ashley

Amber said...

The video is very inspirational to me. It makes you think twice about what you do to other people and how you treat them. The man had to write something simple on the cardboard, that he couldnt even see. Then the woman came along and wrote a saying that meant more to other people. She helped the man get more money by writing basically the same thing he wrote but in different words. Our words is what makes us who we are as a person. We need to be careful in what we say to people, it just might ruin their lives.

Rebekkah Caudill said...

Wow this really touched my heart. I believe that words can change the world, and that they are very powerful. What the woman did for this man was so precious and generous. I love this video.

Kayla said...

I think the world would be a better place if more people were like this lady, what she did was a great act of selflessness & kindness. This was a great video.

Alyssa said...

I really like this video. I do think words can make a big difference. When I read what she wrote I felt really bad for the man. I would do anything to help him out.

Allison said...

I don't think people understand how much a simple word can effect someone. Words can mean everything; they're one way people express themselves. What the woman did was amazing!

Daisy said...

This video really touched me. It made me realixe that words can change your life and that words can be very powerful. IO love this video.

Anonymous said...

At first I thought it was going to be another one of those bully videos but it turned out not to be. Now I see that words do have an impact on people's lives, esspecially this mans'.
Hunter Whitney

Kelsey said...

I thought this would be a bully video. Words do have an impact on people's lives. The woman was very kind to do that for the man.

Chris Funai said...

The video was very inspirational. the women did the right thing to help the man. words are powerful and they affect peoples lives in many ways.

Sam Donovan said...

I think words are very powerful and can have a great impact on people. It was very kind for this lady to change his sign. The new sign will have a greater impact on the man then his old sign. Although it means the same thing, the power of words can be amazing.

Jacob Watson said...

Words are an art. There are so many types of art inside one painting which comes together to become one masterpiece. Words are many pieces put together to form a masterpiece that can change your life. Changing words can not only change your life, but can and will also change your friends and how your lifestyle works. Finding the right words to say can decide whether you get "this" promotion or "that" friend and this video is an excellent way to show that. Changing your words is practically changing your life and hopefully everyone chooses the right words to take you down the right path.

Jasmine W. said...

This was a nice video it just proves words do have power. The lady changing the sign just shows that by switching a few little words around and saying something just a little different can catch someone’s attention a little better. I guess the old saying “actions speak louder than words” is not always the case. Words can speak louder than actions depending on how you express them.

Miranda said...

I think words have a huge impact on people's lives. This video makes me realize how greatful I am. Words help people express their thoughts and feelings.

McKenzie Patrick said...


The video was beautiful. Words have a strong impact not only on your own life, but on other people’s lives around you, as well. Not only did the sign change his life by getting him more money, it also changed how others around him viewed the situation. May people take simple senses for granted, such as seeing; when they saw that sign, it made them think, what if I, too, were unable to see this beautiful day. These changed words probably provided him with a nice meal, and maybe breakfast the next morning. Words change others thoughts, views, and attitudes. Putting together the right words can alter many lives.

Armonie said...

I thought the video was inspiring, how the woman came along one day, just minding her life.. Then comes, to changing another person life. Words are passionable in many different styles and ways, just by the smallest words can change life, such as "Thank you"

kevante said...

I always here that words are powerful, but I've never thought of it like that. This video was so simple in its presentation, but so extraordinary in its theme.

Anonymous said...

I think this video really opened our eyes. What we say every day can change the world in so many ways. Even just them very simple words. When the lady wrote the sign in diffent words, it made people relize that the man wanted what they had. It changed them.

-Clarissa Brown