WORDS

I love to talk. I love sharing my views, even if it is unnecessary at times. I love to be heard. I love being understood when I say something. I love, and respect, the power that words carry. I love how my words can save me from unfortunate situations and, often, even put me in those situations. I love how I am capable of making my close ones feel special with my words.

I respect actions, too. I convey through actions, too. They say that actions speak louder than words. I beg to differ.

If that were the case:

• Why would a pen be mightier than a sword?

• Why would the whole household have a festive atmosphere when a child utters her/his first word? Actions start from birth.

• Why would my father saying, “I am proud of you, beta.” mean more than him standing before me and smiling and silently cheering me. That holds a different value, too. But words have an impact that’s wholly theirs.

• Why would a couple in love be desperate to hear those three tiny, life-changing and all consuming words: “I love you”? Why aren’t the actions enough?

• Why would we wait for all those birthday wishes and songs by friends? We could simply hug and cut the cake!!!

• Why would people crave “talk” and not be content just sitting beside each other?

Words are a power. Words, or the lack of them, define a person. They are the tool that help others form a perception of you. Actions, too. But mainly your words. Choose them wisely, some say. Make that choice first, I say.

I see so many around me who take pride in saying that they are individuals of a few words. I have a question for them to ponder over: Are you really a person of a few words? Or are you simply incapable of expressing?

More often than not, it is the latter. No one, usually, dislikes expressing themselves. They either find it unimportant, thinking that their actions would be enough (they never are enough) or they simply fear about how their expressions would be met. It could be safer to hover in the background than to actually hold on to your point!

I, by no means, devalue actions. They are very important, too. But words are equally, if not more, important for keeping any relation intact and strong.