The Power of Words: A Reflection on Eminem's 'Stan'

I was listening to this song yesterday by Eminem called Stan. I had never heard it before but although I was distracted something about the lyrics intrigued me. I decided to read the lyrics and the song is actually incredibly disheartening. It’s basically about one of Eminem’s fans who idolizes and looks up to him but after never hearing back decides to take both his own life and pregnant girlfriend’s. It struck me that a lot of times we have an opportunity to be the light in someone’s life but either we are too busy or simply don’t want to until it’s too late. It’s incredible what a simple well timed phone call or text will do. Our words or lack thereof hold so much power. Use them for good. Business is never an excuse for neglect. Be blessed and stay stoked😎🤙