If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?
If I could permanently ban a word from general usage, it would be “Can’t.” This seemingly innocuous term clings to our thoughts like a heavy fog, shrouding potential and stifling ambition. Just as a river yearns to flow freely, our aspirations deserve the same unbridled openness. “Can’t” acts as a dam, blocking the currents of creativity and possibility.
When I hear “Can’t,” I envision a bird trapped in a cage, its wings clipped by self-doubt and societal expectations.
We all have moments of uncertainty, but by wielding “Can’t, we cast our dreams into the shadows. It becomes an anchor that holds us back, tethering us to a shore of complacency rather than allowing us to sail toward uncharted waters.
Instead, I would advocate for the embrace of “Can.” Every time we replace “Can’t” with “Can,” we chip away at that cage, letting the bird soar. We create a culture where challenges transform into opportunities and fears dissolve into determination.
Banning “Can’t” would be like unveiling a vibrant palette, allowing everyone to paint their own masterpiece of life free from the chains of limitations. Empowerment begins the moment we dare to believe in what we can achieve.
CHRISTIAN HOPE 