What is communication ? Such a fascinating topic.
Is it conversations? Is it actions? Is it "vibes" and " energy"? Is it a sum total of all of these?
Do plants communicate? If so what do they say? or do we infer that?
We know animals communicate, but do we know all they "say" ?
Musicians communicate through the rhythmic cascades of their music- but yet it is subject to and colored by the individual listener.
Potters communicate through their revolving wheel- but not everyone who stops by picks a pot made.
Babies communicate through their cries - but every caregiver responds differently.
The ones who cant use their words- they find their way of telling us too.
A smile speaks.
Eyes speak.
They say actions are louder than words.
They say silence speaks.
More and more are seeking " quiet time" to make sense of the world we live in and to find our own equilibrium.
Yet " Words"- the biggest tool man has - is the most simple-yet complicated- oft misunderstood form of communication.
Words can so easily convey exactly what needs to be said yet there are layers to the understanding of the same.
How powerful are words then? Do you express more of the emotion with more words or with less words?
Why are words deemed so important? Why are the words spoken or not spoken often the crux of an argument?
In my professional world, when we teach a child to use their words instead of inappropriate actions, I am aware that we are often choosing the words to give them to use- yes words can empower the child but when those words are used constantly - those words are not deemed desirable any more.
Communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity and it works for those who work it. Its a beautiful subject and personally i believe communication is listening- to understand that which is not spoken.
In the " people world" people often listen to reply. But not responding is communication too- again easily misunderstood!
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Is it conversations? Is it actions? Is it "vibes" and " energy"? Is it a sum total of all of these?
Do plants communicate? If so what do they say? or do we infer that?
We know animals communicate, but do we know all they "say" ?
Musicians communicate through the rhythmic cascades of their music- but yet it is subject to and colored by the individual listener.
Potters communicate through their revolving wheel- but not everyone who stops by picks a pot made.
Babies communicate through their cries - but every caregiver responds differently.
The ones who cant use their words- they find their way of telling us too.
A smile speaks.
Eyes speak.
They say actions are louder than words.
They say silence speaks.
More and more are seeking " quiet time" to make sense of the world we live in and to find our own equilibrium.
Yet " Words"- the biggest tool man has - is the most simple-yet complicated- oft misunderstood form of communication.
Words can so easily convey exactly what needs to be said yet there are layers to the understanding of the same.
How powerful are words then? Do you express more of the emotion with more words or with less words?
Why are words deemed so important? Why are the words spoken or not spoken often the crux of an argument?
In my professional world, when we teach a child to use their words instead of inappropriate actions, I am aware that we are often choosing the words to give them to use- yes words can empower the child but when those words are used constantly - those words are not deemed desirable any more.
Communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity and it works for those who work it. Its a beautiful subject and personally i believe communication is listening- to understand that which is not spoken.
In the " people world" people often listen to reply. But not responding is communication too- again easily misunderstood!
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Sooo beautifully articulated..and such an interesting topic..Loved it..
ReplyDeleteA bit is what is said or unsaid and a bit is perhaps what is perceived, received, and interpreted... and there is so little control one can have on either side.. :) so why worry?
Guess that's why when we experience an ultimate blissful state even for a brief moment, it's indescribable, not quantifiable, or inexplicable.. (see i'm trying to find words but all will fall short:)) ..that state -just is.. and if and when we experience that state of consciousness, there's nothing left to be said.. Aaahh -- now wish we could sustain that state... but that's a different blog all together:)
So true...well summarized:)
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