Recently I encountered a situation where words were definitely put to the test. I have always been one to believe in the common saying of actions speak louder than words, and lately, I’ve been trying to pay attention to whether I live by that or not. Is it something I need to work on so that I can earn the trust of those I care about? I also am paying more attention to whether or not those greatly involved in my life live by this as well.

Words can be so easy for some people. Whether they keep a journal, write songs or articles, or are just a smooth talker, words can flow out as smooth as melted chocolate. But that doesn’t always mean they’re acted on in the same way. With all the media, movies, and books out there, people are practically being handed a script of exactly what others want to hear. Not everyone realizes what that script doesn't share though.

We’ve all been there, saying one thing and forgetting about it and not following through on it. Occasionally it's not a big deal and sometimes it’s one of those phrases like “we should get coffee sometime” or “let's get together over the break,” but how many times do you actually follow through on that? I’ve gotten to the point where I am trying my best to follow through on actions and do as I am saying.

When I look back on friendships and relationships that aren't there anymore I look at what happened during it. Were the words and intentions there, but the actions and will not there? It's the empty promises that wear people down and set apart the people in your life that want to be there and the ones that aren't as passionate towards you.

I think its important we start making the saying “actions speak louder than words” a much bigger importance or else future generations will keep making empty promises, speaking on false feelings, and falling through on reliability.