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Swearing: A Curious Duality

Swearing has an intriguing double meaning. On one hand, to swear is to take an oath or make a solemn promise—often invoking something sacred to affirm truth. On the other hand, swear words are seen as irreverent, profane, or even blasphemous.

• Swearing an Oath: Historically, swearing was a sacred act—a solemn declaration of truth or intent. Even today, we say “I swear” to emphasize sincerity and commitment, whether in legal proceedings or personal vows.
• Swear Words: The term "swear words" likely arose from the misuse of sacred language. Invoking divine names in vain was seen as blasphemy, a kind of verbal sacrilege.

Both uses of swearing involve calling upon power—either to affirm truth or to unleash raw emotion.

Cursing Yourself with Words

Cursing doesn’t always involve profanity—it’s also what we say to ourselves. Negative self-talk is a form of self-cursing. Words are not just tools of communication; they are instruments of creation. What you say shapes your reality:

• Saying "I’m a failure" programs your mind to see setbacks as permanent.
• Declaring "I can’t do this" establishes mental barriers that block progress.

Every word carries a vibrational frequency, affecting your mind, body, and spirit. What you speak, you summon.

Cursing isn’t limited to harsh language—it’s in how you name things. Naming gives form and meaning, summoning ideas into existence. Consider the phrase “words are swords”—a perfect metaphor. Words can cut and destroy, but they can also protect, heal, and empower.

Curse words remind us of the magical nature of language. Every time you speak, you cast a spell with your intent and energy. You have the power to bless or to curse, to create or to dismantle.

You must speak with intention, knowing that your words hold power to invoke emotions and reactions. Language is powerful—it’s the thread that shapes your reality. Curse words are just a bold example of how words can create or destroy. But the truth is, every word you speak carries that same potential. So, the real question is: are you using your words to build something meaningful or to tear it down?

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