Sharon introduces us to the power and force within our words and language. In her own words: “this book is about using the energy of precise words to lift your own energy and to stimulate immediate mental, emotional, and physical responses.”
I enjoyed reading this book and found that the premise of power and energy behind the words of our language tracks right along with the principles Dr. Wayne Dyer set forth in his book, The Power of Intention, by Hay House Publishing, 2004. As a blogger/writer I also found an attraction to Sharon’s book for how I might improve my word craft in what I present and write about.
Words carry the power to positively elevate, expand, empower and energize either individuals or an audience. On the dark side, they also have the power to disenfranchise, spread fear and hate or marginalize individuals or groups of people.
Happily, Sharon's book is about finding the appropriate positive words and phrases that we can use on a daily basis to improve our behaviors, divest ourselves of limiting beliefs and habits and inspire us to take action towards goals and achievements that will bring out the best in us.
Sharon writes, “for those who seek change, their everyday language must resonate with a new purpose --not just at special times of affirmations, but all the time.” I interpreted this to mean that our everyday language must come into alignment and mirror what we wish to evolve into for the better.
I loved her statement, “Your language is the electrical current that moves through your life.” Thus it would follow, in my opinion, that one should endeavor to choose positive,high voltage words to identify ourselves and our everyday actions with. Words that reinforce “walking our talk.”
The author writes about two kinds of words, They are Trigger Words and Lifting Words.
Trigger Words are those that compel or ignite and action. Lifting Words are those that elevate one’s energy and creativity.
There are six elements of word energy. They are meaning, imaging, emotion, vibration, color and shape.
Sharon also writes about Power Words, Prayers and Invocations.
Invocations are words or phrases that mean to call or call upon. Prayers are meant to capture the attention of our God, a saint or spiritual force, often in time of great need or urgency. Turning words into a power tool involve six components. They are belief, emotional engagement, novelty and interest, focus and meaning, frequency and repetition, and, a call to action -- possessing the will and the intention.
In the process of changing your circumstance by improving your vocabulary with empowering, meaningful language, phrases and new words, Sharon offers these tips:
Make your first word your best word. The first word in a sentence can act like the locomotive at the front of a train. The right word offers pulling power.
Write a new language with words of power. Stop employing the dull edged knife of everyday meaningless, overused words. Such words weaken you and lessen the energy around them.
Become a word warrior. Look for the deeper meaning of each word along with a positive emotional punch behind each.
Test your words and their energy. Which ones have the best effect on you emotionally and motivationally?
Take action with the words that you have chosen that lift.
A quote from Sharon Klingler at the end of chapter eighteen distills down what her Power Words book is about: “Live your life like you mean it. Your destiny is in your hands --- and in your words.”
I loved reading this book because I possess a fascination for language and how I might use it to elevate my own word usage and to better communicate and inspire my own readers.
If you are the person who is looking for that transformational edge in how you negotiate your personal life safari, grab a copy of Power Words and get busy.
A web site link to this author is www.SharonKlingler.com
Jeff Dodson
January 14th 2014
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from Hay House Publishing for this review. The opinions expressed in this review are unbiased and reflect my honest judgment of the product.
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