Sticks & Stones: Words That Build, Not Break

By Craig A Smith

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." We've all heard it...and we all know how wrong it is. It's been said that "words create worlds", and that's true, but let's be honest: they also tear them down. Words hurt. Maybe the damage can't be seen on our bodies, but it can be felt in our souls. And the damage they cause heals - if at all - far more slowly than broken bones. The same sticks that can be used to poke and prod, to bash and bruise, to break...can also be used to support what has been broken while it heals, to keep a prowling enemy at bay while we wait for dawn, to build a wall to protect what needs protecting. The same stones that can leave us stunned and stumbling, concussed and confused about the way forward...can also be used to mark the way through the wilderness, cairns that tell us we're on the right path when the light is growing dim and the snow is getting deep. In Sticks & Stones, you will find a new perspective on ancient wisdom for the timeless challenge of using our words to build instead of break.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DFGQZZMB
• ISBN13: 9798336570182
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 134 Pages
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.3" x 5.1"