Caroline Yego, Deputy Principal at Dori Girls’ Secondary School in Msaabweni Sub-county, Kwale County, is a happy teacher after completing her first book, The Power of the Tongue.
Speaking to Education News, she said that the power of the tongue refers to the significant impact words can have, either bringing life and healing or destruction.
She said that the concept is famously from the Bible, which emphasises that spoken words can build others up, provide encouragement, and bring joy, or wound, humiliate, and cause lasting damage to the soul.
Caroline said that the power of the tongue is a powerful force for good or evil, capable of shaping a person’s life and the lives of those around them.
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“Words of encouragement and kindness can have a positive effect by uplifting others and giving them hope for the future,” said Caroline.
During the interview, she said that spoken words are believed to be a direct outflow of their inner thoughts, beliefs, and intentions.
“The tongue, as effectively used by many traditions, suggests a need for inner transformations or self-control.”
She added that, beyond interpersonal effects, the words we use —including our self-talk and public discourse —can shape our perceptions of reality, influence our mental and physical health, and impact societal dynamics.
By Collins Akong’o
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