~ Deeds ~ 

Many people throughout history have said that “actions speak louder than words.” The first recorded use of this phrase is in 1628, during the English Civil War, by a guy named John Pym, at the UK Parliament, which is written as, “A word spoken in season is like an Apple of Gold set in Pictures of Silver, and actions are more precious than words.” 

The first documented use of the phrase ‘speak louder’ comes in 1693 in Thomas Manton’s Book of Sermons: “…this may be the real Language of their Hearts & Actions, which speak much louder than Words.” But what does this mean exactly? 

In the Book of Sermons, Thomas was talking about praising & worshipping a Higher Power, & he believed that although one can talk about her or his love for one’s Higher Power, actions are much more important. But when I think about this phrase, I also think about Dr. Martin Luther King when he said, “I have a dream… will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” 

This brings us back to more spiritual ideologies, in which Romans in Christianity says, “…but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good…” Lord Krishna says in Hinduism, “Dear to me is the man who hates no one, who feels for all creatures, who has shed thoughts of ‘I’ and ‘mine’… who is patient & serene, steadfast, & subdued… who neither annoys nor gets annoyed…”

Remember, it’s what we do that’s important. We can talk all we want, but what matters are the things we do. We all make mistakes, but what is important is the content of us, the intent of our decisions. 

My challenge to you – what are you doing today? How are you judging? 

Peace & love to all 

~ KO