The Right Nudge “I have hated words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right.” – Markus Zusak. Words are my greatest friends and enemies. They cause my emotions to spur up and spill over more than people or pictures have ever been able to do. They make me cry out in anger or grief or make me laugh so much, my stomach and cheeks hurt, but in the best way possible. They give me the strength and courage to face the next day, even when everything seems to go wrong. Words fascinate me and have done so for as long as I can remember. It began with reading novels and from that, my fascination grew into a love and curiosity for: poetry, music, short stories, foreign languages, movies and conversations. Words have affected me in every way they exist and I owe it all to one children’s book. When I was younger, I did not like to read. My father always encouraged me to do so, so of course I did not since I would not get …show more content…
I caught myself crying during hopeful scenes in films, becoming awe-filled with the sounds of different languages even if I could not understand, following dictionary blogs on Tumblr, and engaging myself in music, particularly Broadway music. I even felt more in everyday conversations between my friends than just laughter or fleeting amusement or pointless bickering. I found myself taking full advantage of the emotion words could offer. I felt anything that words conveyed; more than anything, though, I felt joy. I felt more alive than I could express. Life became more enjoyable, frustrating, wonderful, and terrible, but even through the negative points that life will inevitably bring, there was a slight bit of happiness. Words showed me how powerful a thought can be and shaped my mindset to remember that there is a chance that life can get better. Words have given me