In the Bible to speak is to act, and the word is more than an instrument of expression; it is a vessel of divine power, the mystery of creation.- Abraham Heschel
It has long seemed to me that our words and deeds reveal our inner state of consciousness. We cannot hide who we are inside (psychopaths aside). And who we are inside directs our choices of action, of how we participate in life.
The above quote elevates it to co-creation status. It reminds me of "Your words will not return to you void." Or "It is done unto you as you believe."
It adds a divine element and responsibility. If our words, thought and spoken, are indeed vessels of divine power, part of the mystery of creation, it becomes essential that we take charge of ourselves at every level. Our words are not just helpful or hurtful in the immediate moment.
In some ways this idea reminds me of Jung's idea of the collective unconscious. I can imagine pools of like thought gaining power with each new like thought chiming in. Magnify this to the cosmic level.
It is said that after dying, we experience the pain and joy we have caused in this life. That might be our personal hell.
All of this is to challenge us to take responsibility for all we think, say, and do. It just may be in our own interest as well as divine interest. Please do think about it, and do your best to be the best version of yourself.