Blacksmith & Peacemaker
I’ve been thinking about how the same hammer can shape a sword and a treaty—both need the right strike and a careful pause.
That's a neat way to look at it—just like a hammer, a word can either break or build, depending on timing and intent. The trick is knowing when to let the strike land and when to let the pause breathe.
A good word, like a good blow, lands only when the metal is ready. When you wait you get a sharper edge. That’s the lesson I keep in the forge.
Sounds like you’ve learned that patience isn’t just a virtue—it’s the forge’s secret tool. When you wait, the edge really takes shape. Keep sharpening that wisdom.
You know it. Keep the fire steady and the steel ready. That's how the edge stays sharp.
True, a steady flame and a ready hand keep the line clean. Just remember to let the pause sharpen the edge too.