What does the word Abracadabra mean? The word 'abracadabra' is of Hebrew or Aramaic origin, being derived either from the Hebrew words 'ab' (father), 'ben' (son), and 'ruach hakodesh' (holy spirit), or from the Aramaic 'Avra Kadavra (Kehadabra)', meaning 'it will be created in my words'. Words have magic powers and can change everything for good or bad. Whoever said “Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me” was mistaken. This is true about the words we speak to ourselves and others. We can use words that invoke feelings of love, pride, confidence which create a cascade of oxytocin and other healthful, mood boosting chemicals and hormones or we can speak words that cause hurt, blame and shame which is followed by a myriad of chemicals that are harmful when running through our body. Words can hurt or words can heal. All too often we “hurt and run.” When we are mindful and speak with intention, our words reflect our own integrity, and line up with who we truly are. Speaking from Self, truth and authenticity feels good to ourselves and others. Easier said than done. All of us have heard stories of regret. Stories that speak to things we wish we said or did not say to someone we love and did not get a chance to make repair. After listening to one such story from a friend, she said “I will never say anything that couldn’t stand as the last thing I ever say to the person. This might be a tall order but something to think about, something to strive for.”

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