Those moments when words can cut like a knife or wrap us with a hug.  Words can leave us feeling attacked, misunderstood, misled, and also loved.  I often give myself a reminder regarding the importance of choosing words carefully and thinking before speaking.  There are times when I believe we would surprise ourselves if we listened to the words we spoke and the tone in which we delivered our words.    Before I speak I think to myself, “Am I being helpful?”  The last thing anyone needs is to be attacked with hurtful words or tone.  I have not found harsh…