Actions speak so much louder than words ever can

Don’t get me wrong, words do matter! They can heal or they can hurt. However, I have found that what we do, whatever that is, speaks volumes as well. It tells others the type of person that we are. It tells them whether we are trustworthy, honest, dangerous, inept……. you get the picture.

There are people out there that say one thing yet do something else that is the exact opposite of what they said. We call these people hypocrites. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a hypocrite is 1) a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion; 2) a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings.

So, how do you know that they are a hypocrite? (Related post: Beware! There is DANGER, ahead!!). It is hard but you do need to trust your instincts. My best advice is to take some time to carefully observe that person around others. Ask yourself some questions like, “How do they treat others?” “How do they treat animals?” “Do they follow through with what they said they would do?” And I think most importantly, “Do they take responsibility for their actions or the consequences of their actions?”

If you don’t like the answers that you see, then they are indeed a hypocrite! Don’t be like them. Choose to look at your own behavior and see where you may need to change some things so that you can be better than that. (Related post: Are you being THE BEST YOU, that you want others to see? and The choices that you make in this lifetime can define you.). Not a one of us is perfect! We must continue to seek to grow and become a better version of ourselves, constantly.

The rule that I try to follow is if more than 2 people tell you something about yourself, then it is a sure bet that you most likely need to make a change. It’s hard but you can do it! It just takes a little courage.

So, what did I gain from this? I have to be careful that my actions match the words that I say. I can’t help anybody else if I’m not true to myself. Sometimes, I am terribly hard on myself but luckily I know that each time that I change, then I change it for a better version of me. And, yes, that is another win-win!

What can you gain from this? Let’s see….. that would be a better version of yourself! Who wouldn’t want that!?!