Words are like Seeds

One day, a teacher noticed that her students didn’t truly understand the power of their words. She decided to teach them a lesson they’d never forget. Taking the whole class to the garden, she handed each student a dandelion and asked them to blow its seeds into the wind. The children happily did so, watching the tiny seeds float away.

Then, the teacher said, "Now, go and gather every seed you just blew away." The children stared in disbelief and replied, "But that's impossible! We can’t bring them back!"

With a gentle smile, the teacher said, "Exactly, my dear students. Your words are just like these seeds. Once spoken, you can’t take them back. Many people don’t realize this and speak without thinking, hurting others without meaning to. So, remember this lesson for life: Choose your words carefully, for once they’re out, they’re gone forever."

The children stood quietly, the weight of her words sinking in, knowing they would carry this truth in their hearts forever.

A story by Upek Pasandul