You Are What You Say | WATCH

Ever notice how the words you blurt out can reveal more about you than you intended? A recent video dives into this idea, showing how our speech acts like a window into our deepest thoughts and a tool to steer our mindset. It’s not just about what you say, but why you say it—and how you can use that to grow.

Take Bilam, known for his ego. He told Balak’s messengers that even a house full of gold couldn’t make him defy God. Sounds noble, right? But nobody offered him cash. Mentioning it unprompted showed his true obsession with wealth.

Compare that to Rabbi Yose ben Kisma, who was actually offered money to leave his Torah-centric town. His response—“no amount of cash could pull me away”—made sense because it was relevant. The difference? Bilam’s words betrayed his greed; Yose’s reflected his values.

This is a life hack: your words aren’t just a mirror—they’re a steering wheel. Change how you talk, and you can shift how you think. Like Yaakov, who kept his voice unchanged while pretending to be his brother Esau, showing he wasn’t ready to fully transform. Or consider how singing can calm you down. Softening your tone or choosing better words can rewire your emotions over time.

So, next time you speak, pay attention. Those random things you say might spill your secrets—but they also give you the chance to shape who you’re becoming.