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To My Daughters: You Are More Powerful Than You Ever Imagined
Patrick Sallee wants his daughters to use the power of their words wisely.
I drove home tonight, drained from the conflicts of the day, reflecting on all the conversations I had and the emotions for all involved. My mind kept coming back to you.
The world is a challenging place. As I watch how people carry themselves, respond to things and communicate … I wonder if I’m doing enough to prepare you for what lies ahead.
You are growing up quickly, and as you prepare for the start of school, I’m reminded of how hard it can be. And how, in many ways, the hardest parts of school don’t go away as you get older. The most important thing for you to understand as you grow up is simple: You are more powerful than you could ever imagine.
Words matter … use them carefully.
You can tear people down
It isn’t possible to go through life without conflict, without interacting with people you don’t like or don’t get along with, but don’t underestimate the power an angry word can have to tear someone down. I know that some times you have just had enough, you don’t want to put up with more and you are angry. It is times like these that you…
