N is for Ninja by Bob Jones

 

February is the month of N.

 

Ninja is a cool word that starts with N. That’s Ninja Bob in the image in his imagination.

 

One click of a search engine surfaced the notion that some people like to call themselves ninjas for doing anything well. Did you know that there is such a thing as a Ninja Writer?

 

A Ninja Writer is a writer who writes well.

 

I want to be a Ninja Writer. I am a Ninja Writer.

 

A Ninja Writer is a writer who gets better with every draft.

 

A Ninja Writer is a writer who reads.

A Ninja Writer is a writer who writes poems, posts, and publications all the way through to the end.

 

A Ninja Writer understands how to tighten loose sentences.

 

A Ninja Writer sharpens blurred sentences.

 

A Ninja Writer brings rhythm to sentences that don't flow well.

 

A Ninja Writer is a writer who acts now, does not make excuses and forgives themselves and starts again when they fail to act or makes excuses.

 

A Ninja Writer is a writer who stays focused and committed to realizing a vision.

 

What kind of Ninja are you?

Thank you for reading!

Ninja Bob writes at REVwords where he fearlessly pursues improvement every day.

Words By Vickie Stam

We don't always plan to say the things we say.

Romans 7:15 in the ESV reads, "I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want but I do the very thing I hate."

What if I said, I do not say the things I want to say but I say the things I hate to say. Doesn't that sound frightening? But, if you admit it, you are probably guilty of saying something you wish you had never said.

And then there are those who have a tendency to speak without thinking more often than not. They blurt something out and their impulsive behaviour might be seen as undesirable or as just a part of who they are. 

The average person speaks about 7000 words per day. Imagine what the consequences of our words can look like. Our words can honour or shame, build up or tear down, soothe or annoy, love or hate. Each scenario offers others an insight into our nature.

Are you quiet or do you talk a lot? Are you optimistic or pessimistic? Are you kind hearted or insensitive? The words you use paint a picture of yourself for the world to see.

I'm seen by others as quiet or introverted, something I don't always find flattering and yet I guess my lack of conversation could make some people think that I have nothing to say. I just hope that I choose both the timing and my words carefully. 

On the other hand - I know someone that I will call, "B." B doesn't think before B speaks. I grew up hearing the words - "That's our B." It soon became apparent that it was part of B's character to just come out with it. 

Your words can be silent and still have power. How many words are implied with a look. When I was a child I knew what the look meant - mom's not kidding, do it again and see what happens, if your dad has to stop this car, you're going to wish he didn't" The look offered my mom a solution for a host of unspoken words. 

And yet, a smile could provide a mountain of encouragement, positivity, kindness, and love. Words have power! How someone talks to us will be remembered. How we talk to someone will also be remembered.

God tells us to choose our words wisely. Harsh words stir up anger. Your soul is nourished when you are kind. Gentle words bring life and health.