You Seem So Bold

We tend to act as others perceive us.
When a friend praises us—“You seem so bold!”—we instinctively behave even more boldly in their presence.
Yet, within us exists both courage and vulnerability.
Their words may not reflect our true nature, but rather their own desire to see us in a certain way.

Words carry immense power.
They shape reality because they hold dreams, hopes, and expectations.
The words spoken aloud influence people, shift perspectives, and even change the world.
When someone tells us we are confident or admirable, we unconsciously strive to embody those qualities.
The same applies in reverse.
Kind intentions create kind words, and kind words shape people into their best selves.

perception, influence, transformation