power of my words

i read this... http://www.shaunaniequist.com/blog/2011/3/15/lent-part-two.html ...a couple weeks ago. and i can't quit thinking about it...especially this part: shauna writes: i didn't tell anyone (these things). because giving voice to those six things gives them power. what i'm finding is holding back the words takes their power away. i notice the passing flicker of annoyance, but then it's gone, because silence absorbs the power, reduces it. on a normal day, i'd tell aaron or a friend, and by telling someone, i'd give it power, igniting it like a fire. what words am i giving power to? for me, when i read this, it was confusion. trying to figure out 'what's next?' in my life. when i much rather prefer the andrea who just enjoys the ride God has her on. *smiles* but, how often do i give power to confusion? worry? negativity? do i breathe life. hope. and trust into conversations and situations??? just some thoughts. what words are you giving power to?