Power of Words Pt. 7

We have reached the end of these 7 days, and I want to leave you with the best news of all. The root of lasting change in the way you speak is not a book, a reading plan, or your own willpower: It is your new awareness and continued practice within the Warrior’s Way!

If you have surrendered your life to just accepting your current status quo, your new acceptance of the Spirit and working the Warrior’s Way says you are in for some impeccable success. Your old way of thinking, reacting, and speaking is gone. You are no longer a slave to your bad temper, complaining, or gossip. You now have the Spirit living inside you!

Your tongue is now an impeccable tool of the Warrior’s Way. When you speak, even though you were offended, or when you encourage the one who is down, you are showing to the world that you are unflappable and that the Warrior’s Way has transformed you.

My desire for you is that you continue this journey, one day at a time, and that every word that comes out of your mouth is a clear reflection of your new identity. You can do this with impeccability and the Warrior’s Way!

Reflect: How will your daily conversations change from now on as you constantly remember that you are an ambassador for the Warrior’s Way?

Meditate: Thank You, warrior’s path, because of you I am a new creation. May my tongue never again be a slave to the past, but an instrument that speaks life, love, and truth every single day.

Warrior of Lite

Power of Words Pt. 6

We have reached Day 6 and I want to be 100% transparent with you: taming the tongue with our own strength is absolutely possible. Although I have tried making promises like "I will never get angry again" or "I will never complain again," I often end up failing. Why?

Because I didn’t use the correct tools in my warrior’s toolbox. I just tried. This is why I love the honesty of being impeccable and the Warrior’s Way. Use your Will to direct Intent and truly focus. If you are impeccable in your ACTIONS regarding speaking, not just your thoughts, you will succeed. 

Recognizing our weakness is not a failure; it is the place where Intent and the Spirit begins to operate. We need the Spirit to be that "guard" at the door of our lips when we are stressed at work, when we argue at home, or when we are tempted to judge. The victory over an uncontrolled tongue is always won first with focused Intent and living the Warrior’s Way.

Reflect: In what areas of your life (work, family, traffic, social media) do you desperately need the great Spirit to put "a guard" over your mouth today?

Meditate: I acknowledge that I can tame my tongue on my own. Set a guard with focused Intent and awareness, great Spirit, over my mouth, and keep watch over the door of my lips today and always.

Warrior of Lite

Power of Words Pt. 5

Today we are going to touch on a topic that is very difficult for all of us: forgiveness. I know how hard it is when someone has hurt you deeply. The offense buries itself in the heart and, as we saw on Day 2, begins to come out through our mouths in the form of criticism, passive-aggressive remarks, or a cold, cutting silence.

However, I tell you from experience that forgiveness is one of the most healing words a warrior can pronounce. By forgiving, you are not justifying what they did to you; you are using your tongue to release that person from a debt and, most importantly, you are freeing yourself from the poison of resentment.

Forgiveness is not based on whether the other person, or ourselves. deserves it. It is based on following the Warrior’s Way, being impeccable and those who looked at us in our worst condition and chose to forgive us. 

Today I want to challenge you to use your voice to break chains. Don't let pride, ego and self-importance steal your peace.

Reflect: Is there someone you need to say "I forgive you" to? What is stopping you from letting go of that offense today?

Meditate: I confess that it hurts to let go of the offense. Help me remember the immense forgiveness the Spirit has given me, and give me the courage to use my mouth to forgive and release others.

Warrior of Lite

Power of Words Pt. 4

So far, we have talked a lot about the danger of speaking without thinking, but today I want to change the focus. I want to encourage you with the most beautiful purpose your voice has: to build up. Let us "encourage one another and build one another up."

To edify means to build. You and I have the privilege of being architects in the lives of others. In a world where it is so easy to tear down with criticism, mockery, and negativity, let us be builders of impeccable speech, action and the Warrior's Way.

Think about the power you have today. You can use your voice to remind your spouse how much you value them. You can use your words to tell your children that you believe in them and that the Spirit has a purpose for their lives. You can send a message to that friend who is going through a dark time and be the light they need. Don't hold back your good words; use them to lift someone up today.

Reflect: Who in your circle desperately needs to hear a word of encouragement today? What are you going to say to them?

Meditate: I want to be a builder, not a destroyer with my words. Put in my mind and in my mouth the exact words to lift the spirits of those around me today.

Warrior of Lite

Power of Words Pt. 3

Have you ever seen how fast a rumor destroys a reputation? The apostle James compares our tongue to a small spark that can set a huge forest on fire. It amazes me how a comment we thought was "harmless" can spiral out of control so quickly.

The problem with fire is that once it consumes the forest, you can't just undo the damage. The ashes remain. In the same way, you cannot take back words once they have left your mouth. How many relationships and families have been consumed by the fire of gossip, slander, or constant complaining?

Today I want you to stop and think before you speak. Ask yourself: Is what I am about to say going to put out a fire, or is it going to add more fuel to it? Recognizing the danger of our own tongue is the first great step to giving us self-control and impeccability. Don't underestimate the spark of your comments.

Reflect: Is there a "fire" in your current relationships that was started - or fueled - by a spark from your own tongue?

Meditate: Recall the times I have started destructive fires with my words. Give me the wisdom and self-control to put out the spark before I open my mouth.

Warrior of Lite

Power of Words Pt. 2

Sometimes we think our problem is simply that we "have no filter" or that we speak too quickly. I confess that for a long time, I tried to fix this by biting my tongue, counting to ten, and suppressing what I wanted to say. Yet, I needed to get to the heart of the issue; if the words are deep within, the mouth will speak.

Think of it this way: if you squeeze a lemon, you won't get orange juice; what comes out is what’s inside. In the same way, when life squeezes you through stress, exhaustion, or frustration, what comes out of your mouth is exactly what you have stored in your heart.

Your words are just a thermometer of your internal state. If there is hidden envy, bitterness, or anger, it will eventually come out as sarcasm, gossip, or criticism. To change what you say, you must first allow impeccable thoughts and actions, deep down, to change what you feel. The transformation of your vocabulary doesn't begin with a dictionary; it begins with impeccable surgery. Today, let's ask the Warrior’s Way to examine what truly abounds within us.

Reflect: Be honest with yourself: when you are under pressure, what hidden attitudes or feelings come to light through your words?

Meditate: Today I surrender my heart to the Warrior’s Way without reservation. I will use impeccable thoughts and actions to cleanse it of all bitterness, pride, and resentment. Fill me with the great Spirit so that my mouth can only reflect impeccable words. 

Warrior of Lite

Power of Words Pt. 1

Hello! I want to begin by asking you a very honest question: Have you ever said something in a moment of anger that you wished you could take back? I have. Many times, I’ve let words fly without thinking about the damage they would cause.

Don Juan said that words have power. This isn't exaggerated; it's a spiritually energetic reality. Every time you and I open our mouths, we are planting seeds. You are not just someone who "speaks their mind" or "is brutally honest"; you are a carrier of life or a carrier of death.

Your words can be the breath of fresh air that lifts your friends, peers or spouse out of a dark moment, or the sword that finally breaks your children's self-esteem. Today, I want to invite you to become aware of this power. From this moment on, I challenge you not to see your words as mere air, but as tools for impeccable building of the Warrior’s Way.

Reflect: Think about the conversations you’ve had in the last 24 hours: Did your words bring more life or more death to those who listened to you?

Meditate: Think of the times I have used my mouth to destroy. Help me to understand the true weight of my words. Starting today, let me be aware of the immense power words transmit, and may I always choose to speak positively. 

Warrior of Lite