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The Secret Power of Wishing Others Well

The logic of well-wishing shows that it’s more important to give than to receive — Let’s break down the title.

József Manhertz
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1 min readFeb 12, 2024

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The author, József Manhertz, looks into the camera with a smile. He is bald and has blue eyes. A Eurasian nuthatch sits on the index finger of his left palm.
Sometimes, I take care of injured birds. This time, I wished a speedy recovery to a Eurasian nuthatch. (September 25, 2019, Hungary) | Image supplied by the author

Secret

In the age of individualism, well-wishing is just commonplace. Only our mouths move. Where is the intention and attention?

Power

The basic teaching of Eastern philosophies and martial arts:

Where attention is, there is energy.

Quantum physics and psychology confirm the influencing power of attention. And marketing tries to steal it.

Well-wishing

Words spoken or written are stronger than any action. See prophets, dictators, your mother, father. The intention behind the words fills the wish with power. God created the world with words. That’s how you did yours.

Others

Giving is better than receiving. Selfless, heartfelt well wishes (powerful words) give happiness. Why? Because we are interdependent. If you do good to others, in this case with words, you can expect a reaction of the same degree and quality.

Dear Medium readers and writers, be healthy and happy!

May you be able to buy the rest! :)

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Shortform is dedicated to quick, interesting reads. If you are looking for some tiny nuggets of knowledge, easy entertainment, maybe a laugh or two😂. Shortform is designed for consuming content when short on time, energy, or waiting for a bus that’s always infuriatingly late.

József Manhertz
József Manhertz

Written by József Manhertz

Communication Trainer • Vlogger • Solopreneur • Gardener • 53 • Hungary • I started a new life. The previous one was fruitful. I repeat. I've time enough.

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