Upon the Lips

Language is wine

upon the lips.

Virginia Woolf

There is incredible power in words and even when spoken innocently, words have the power to do harm.   There is also incredible power in words to uplift, support, honor and respect.  It is necessary to be responsible for our words and how we choose to use them.

Just like wine, language offers a wide selection.  There is sweet or bold,  fruit tasting or woody blends, and expensive or cheap.  Wine can be found in unique bottles with corks or in small pints with screw on caps.  Words are wrapped in all kinds of coverings as well.

Wine is intended to be sipped and words are best used when they have been lingered over.  Too much wine has consequences just as rushing too many words can offend.  Establishing a healthy pace is best for both wine and words.

The importance of words is discovered with the art of expression.  Finding voice and articulating opinions, values or wisdom is of major importance for all people.  Reflecting our unique self through writing, art or the spoken word is of importance, as expressing ourselves is a testimony to our living.