Our Words Carry Power

Sound is vibration.

And so are we.

We are walking waves of energy—atoms constantly in motion, buzzing and vibrating through time and space. So when we speak, we’re not just sharing information—we’re transmitting frequency. Our words carry tone. Emotion. Intention. Impact. Whether we realize it or not, we’re always in the act of influencing the energy around us.

That’s why our words matter.

They land. They ripple. They can uplift—or cut deep.

And too often, we’re unconscious of the vibration we’re sending out into the world.

This isn’t just about face-to-face conversations.

Text and email? Oh yes, they count. The energy behind your words travels just the same. A passive-aggressive text, a curt response, a sharp critique—it may seem small, but it lands.

Just the other day, a friend shared a painful moment with me. Her partner had said something—unconscious, habitual words—but they landed like a blade. She described it as sharp, cutting. And even though he didn’t “mean it that way,” the hurt was real. It's hard to put the genie back in the bottle once something has been said.

Trust me, I’ve been on both sides of this equation.

Recently, I was talking with my spouse about finances—always a charged topic. I thought I was simply sharing facts. But suddenly, he got quiet, then walked out of the room. I followed him, confused, and asked what was happening. He paused and then said honestly:

“It wasn’t what you said. It was how you said it. It felt demeaning.”

Ugh. That landed hard. Not my intention, but it was my impact.

And I had to own that.

I listened. I apologized. I softened.

This happens in the workplace, too.

The throwaway side comment in a meeting. The sarcastic remark in a high-stakes moment. It might feel harmless to the sender, but it can land like a lead balloon on the boardroom table. It changes the energy of the room. And more than that, it affects the results.

Because our words either open people or shut them down.

If you're not getting the outcomes you want—in your team, your relationships, your leadership—it’s worth looking in the mirror. Not to judge yourself, but to observe. I recommend watching a Zoom recording of a recent meeting. Ask yourself: How would it feel to be on the receiving end of my voice? Would I feel energized? Encouraged? Or depleted?

Leadership starts with awareness.

And awareness starts with listening—to ourselves and to the vibration we create.

Words are powerful. They can heal or harm, connect or divide, elevate or diminish. They are spells we cast into the world.

So let’s speak with care. With clarity. With consciousness.

I’d love to hear your reflection:

What kind of vibration are you sending into the world?

With love,

P.S. If you haven't heard of Dr. Emoto’s experiment on the impact of words on water, I highly recommend looking it up! Fascinating. I also recommend Veda Austin's work.