Mean What You Say and Say What You Do
Hey there, welcome to today’s post!
Hi, I’m Elizabeth. You may know me from Elizabeth Magical Garden on YouTube or from my podcast, Elizabeth Magical Garden Podcast—also on YouTube.

This morning, I was reading poetry from Maya Angelou, something I’ve grown accustomed to lately, alongside a stiff black cup of coffee. I know, so NYC—but hey, that’s me!
In today’s poem, Maya Angelou discusses how words on paper are well received, but it’s the words that come out of a person’s mouth that truly bring them to life. It struck me—not because I wasn’t aware of it, but because of how profoundly true it is.
For years, I’ve personally felt this way. So much so that I would get on the nerves of close friends when they’d blurt something out. I would say in a loud but loving voice: “DON’T SAY THAT! YOUR WORDS ARE POWERFUL!”
Sometimes I’d get a thank you. Other times… well, not so much.


The Paralyzing Power of “What If”
But here’s the thing: instead of feeling over-the-moon excited, I’ve been moving in slow motion. And honestly? That’s funny to me, given the gravity of the move I just made.

