I shared these lines with a few friends, in an emailed postscript to a workshop which we shared.  The workshop was an exercise in philosophy of language.  A collection of personal descriptors, words charged with positive and negative judgment were considered, Words in Red.  Language is critical to the formation of self confidence and agency or of a deficit of self-regard.

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The four hours spent getting acquainted, especially stories of past experiences was a rich, useful exercise for me.  Self formation is never complete, — honest, generous words spoken and heard are primary  building materials, “every word is a completed deed.”   A  sharp distinction ought not be made between words and deeds.

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Nothing is superfluous, excess, nothing is throwaway.  Every word and every deed is both cause and effect, contributing to the future.  Even not doing, what I manage not saying, prompted by over-weening ego matters too.

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Everything matters. Even silence matters.

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To listen to the TEDx presentation, Words In Red:

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