Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Words Have Meaning

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


Take a look at how powerful changed words can be.

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)

41 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is a really powerful video. Words have more power than some people think and this video shows it. It was so nice of her to go and help him like that; it’s a sign that we still have good people in this world. I believe that I would have donated money to him either way his sign was.
~Mataabea Lawrence

Anonymous said...

Words can be very powerful for good way and bad. Do I believe stick and stone can break your bones but words will never hurt you? No, I do not believe that cause if that was true how Hitler come up with so much power. Words can be very powerful as influence and negativity. Especially for a man that can’t see I’m sure words in his mind are all he gets. Great things can come from people with good words at the right time.
-Josh Paulos-

kaylan said...

That video touched me, it’s very sad that he can’t see and he’s homeless. Words are very powerful, but there are good ways and bad ways. That was a really nice thing that lady did for him, he got a lot more money with those words on his sign. If I were in his situation, I would be very thankful that someone took the time to change things for me.

Becca said...

This video was very powerful, just by changing the words people gave the man more change. Words are a very powerful thing and they could change someone’s life forever. I believe the words the woman wrote would have an impact on the man’s life. It amazes me that the woman changed a couple of words and people started pouring out change. That man will never forget that woman and what she did for him.

Anonymous said...

That video was really touching and what girl was really nice thing that she did it and the way she wrote really helped him.
And so yes words can change the world. And the worst weapon but it could also be helpful.
Christopher White

Matthew Saunders said...

I had no idea what would happen, I do believe your words can change your world. I really liked the video, I had to watch it one more time, but was a good little video. I have no idea how I would react to the video, I would have probobly given the man money either way. The new sign is better than his old one, which I am happy that he is making more since he is blind.

Anonymous said...

This Video was very powerful. Any ones words can change the world. You just have to try and believe that your words can do so. Words can be very powerful in good ways and bad, but for this man the words the lady wrote were very good. If I had been someone to have walk by and saw the sign I think I would cry and give him money to help him.
-Brittany Wade

Anonymous said...

This video to me is very inspiring. That man was blind and could not see; so it was very thoughtful of her to take his sign and put “It’s a beautiful day and I can’t see it”. If I was the old man I probably wouldn’t have thought of that myself. I would be too worried about what’s going on in my surroundings than thinking.
Trayvon Butler

Maddie Atkinson said...

No one ever thinks their words will change anything, but the woman in the video just proved everyone wrong. The video was very powerful, and had a lot of meaning. I believe the new sign would have had a strong impact on me, because the way she wrote “I’m blind” is very powerful because not many people think of things like that. It is amazing that just those few words had such a great impact on the people that walked by. I do believe the man will never forget what the woman did for him.

Anonymous said...

I thought the video was very touching believe what she did for that man was something he’ll never forget. I believe that words can change the world and a persons life. Words can be the most powerful weapon or the most powerful thing that can help. One word can change a persons day many can change a persons life. The impact on the words she wrote on the sign told people his unfortunate inability to see the sky the people and his surroundings on such a beautiful day.
Justin Hampton

James Lawrence said...

If I were the man sitting there I think the changed words would have a change on my life. Mainly because then I could get more money to support myself. I do think however it is sad that people scam others by doing things like this. It is more common these days.

Cory Childress said...

The video is sad and surprising in the fact that more people didn't help the man before she rewrote the sign. I guess the sign after she rearranged it became more appealing and convincing to the people walking by to give him money. Words really can make a difference.

Anonymous said...

Emily Edwards
The woman was really nice and helpful. Even though she changed his saying without asking she really did make a big difference for just one person. Words can change your life, but it just depends on how you use your words and what your words are.

Anonymous said...

I was very touched by this video. It just goes to say it doesn't matter what you say it's how you say it. I really think this woman made a great impact on his life.
Elizabeth Elsesser

Griffin said...

This video was touching and inspiring. If I saw this man I would have given him money regardless of what the sign said, but the changed sign obviously appealed to more people. It was very nice for the woman to do that for him.

Demarcus Porter said...

I thought it was sad that the man was blind, but for the woman to do that was nice. I think she felt sad for the man, that why she did it.She should be honor.

Anonymous said...

This was a sad but great video. She did a really nice thing for the man. He really got a lot of money once she changed the wording. I would have gave him money because if you would have read the sign you would feel bad. This really had an effect on me.
~ Shaquadia Brown

Anonymous said...

This video was very inspirational to me. It really shows that there are some very nice people in this world. The lady in this video made a huge difference in that mans life just by changing the his words. Honestly, I believe that words can change your life. Then again, you just have to know the right words to say.

~Cassie Hedgepeth

TyKera Holloman said...

This is a really nice and heart warming video. Words can make a change in someone's life very fast. This video shows that there is still people that care about one another. Many people see "i'm blind can you help me" and sometimes people do it just to get money when nothing is wrong with them. It's rare to see those words and you could tell the man couldn't really see. A couple of words really changed this man's life and helped him out more. I would be very thankful because I know I would need lots of help if I were blind and had no one there for me or by my side.

Anonymous said...

I thought it was terrible for the blind man. People should have put the money in the cup instead of just through it at him. It was really sweet of the girl to rewrite the sign using different words.

Zayne Bankson

Anonymous said...

Holly
I do believe that words can change the world. They can play an important part in someones life. Words have as much power as anything. If there is a bomb, and the person in charge of it says all you have to do is recite the "Pledge of Allegence". Would you do it? Those are words that can effect someones life. The video is truley inspiring in many ways. The lady simply changed word to make people feel better in giving money to the blinde man. I felt bad because it was a beatiful day that he could not see. The use of words are important in society and ecvreywhere. The video was powerful.

Anonymous said...

Colin O’Melia 1/8/14
I think that words have a large impact, and simply rewording a sentence can change peoples opinions affiliations and even their personality. The woman who walked by and helped him was very kind and she wanted the best for him.

Trevor Cross said...

The new sign would of made me feel a lot worse about the situation. It shows the effect of what changing what your words can do. I think it is a great thing of her by doing that.

Anonymous said...

This video is the sweetest thing ever. It was very kind to see the lady change the words around. At first I thought she was making the sign sound bad. But once I saw every one giving the man money I knew it was something good about it. It was amazing to see him figure out where the money was and feel the lady shoes the first time to know it was her again the second time. I really like this video so much.
-Taijii Skeeter

Brianna Mcnew said...

I thought the video was really nice and very touching. I really do think that words can impact and change the life. I would have definitely helped the man and given him a dollar or two. The fact that she did that for him was a really thoughtful thing, and I loved that she did it. If I were the man it would have definitely impacted me.

Anonymous said...

Zach Reese
This is sad and nice at the same time. A blind and homeless man that is barely getting enough coins to make a dollar. This lady is very nice to help him out to basically give him more money. Changing your words can change a person’s view of live and other people.

Anonymous said...

The video title makes sense words can hurt and they do impact lives. Speeches have inspired people and gave them hope. Words can change a situation and even a persons opinion on the matter. If you use hateful and demeaning words people will do the same towards you. If you speek intellectually and with a good attitude you will get a positive response from people.

Trey King

Izabelle Aiken said...

I thought that the video was very powerful. The girl was very nice to that man. So she change the meaning of the word that he wrote before she wrote it, and it really help the man out. That was very nice of her.

Anonymous said...

It was a very touching video. The power of words is amazing. Words is the best way to help people. Words can be the best turn around in your life. It could also make someones life easier.

Josh Edwards

Anonymous said...

The video was very inspiring. I think if people change the words they say then it would make the world a better place. The change in words would have a greater impact on me because I would stop and think how that person feels. When the woman changed the sign it changed everybody's point of view.
Imani Horsley

Tabatha Davis said...

The blog had a very sad aspect to it but it also had a very inspiring aspect to it. I believe that the words she wrote will make a big difference in his life. Not just because of how much money he was getting, but her act of sweetness showed him that someone out there cared. I really do believe that words can help changed the world. If people would stop hating and start talking, maybe things would be better in the world.

Anonymous said...

I think that if the man and the women were really blind than this was a very thoughtful video. The women was very thoughtful to say something like that. But if the man was not really blind and was staging this than it was very inconsiderate.
Adrian Rhodes

Kelvin Jackson said...

This video shows how when you use the right word the affect it could be. The man that was blinded was very grateful for what the lady did. That’s how word can be stronger the speaking.

Kelvin Jackson said...

This video shows how when you use the right word the affect it could be. The man that was blinded was very grateful for what the lady did. That’s how word can be stronger the speaking.

Anonymous said...

I believe words can change the world. The way you say something another person can write it another way having a positive way of Saying it. It was very nice for her to take the time out her to day to do something for someone who probably is not having a good day.

Benniqua Allmond

Anonymous said...

This video was sad at first but after I saw that the lady was helping him out it was a lot happier. These days compassion is pretty hard to come by. This reassured me that some people are still nice and look out for others rather than just themselves.
-Landon

Albert Rawles said...

The people in this video dont seem blind because they dont feel their way around the city. They can tell what they are writing and how big of a space to put. If these people are acctually blind the nhow did they know where each person wa?
-Albert Rawles

Anonymous said...

The video means a lot in ways. If you changes your words than everyone might changes their words to other people. So I believe that your words can changes the world. If I was in his shoes than I would changes my thought of the world I lived in.

-Samantha Albert

Anonymous said...

This video is very touching and powerful. Your words can affect your world as you see in this video. I know the man was very thankful for that woman.





Jesse Holloway

Rayquan Parker said...

This blog is a touching and wonderful. I think we need more people like her in the world. This is great. The wright words change alot.

Rayquan Parker said...

This blog is a touching and wonderful. I think we need more people like her in the world. This is great. The wright words change alot.