“There exists, for everyone, a sentence - a series of words - that has the power to destroy you. Another sentence exists, another series of words, that could heal you. If you're lucky you will get the second, but you can be certain of getting the first.”
― Philip K. Dick, VALIS
In this day of the information super highway.. As I type these scripts together and they come to mean symbolize some recognizable "word". I organize them on this page into a sentence or thought and together create a message.
You read it.. Think it.. for a second internalize it and compare it to thoughts and other scripts that your have read.. As Mr. Morrocco use to sum up Analyzing over Accommodation= Integration..
Its a miracle that a few "symbols" in a rearranged orders can mean and send out millions of different messages. Can influence thought, attitudes, values, behaviors.
We have used them as weapons, we have used them to heal. We use them to get people to act to change thinking, behaviors, the world in which we live.
We transformed from a being that used grunts and utterances to a society across the world that uses thousands of symbols signs, languages to communicate intent, meaning, actions, non actions, trick, deceive, be honest, express humility, apologize, take down, build up, affection, love..
Words influence our thoughts our tolerance our behavior and our attitude and outlook of the world. If you don't believe me.. For a week try to use positive expressions. Don't cuss, grumble. Find the opportunity and see if you view life from the other side of the looking glass. Compliment people and things. Take measure of how you feel, your general outlook upon the world.. I am betting it will be a bit more positive.. maybe even smirkish... Word can changes who we are.
In this country .. land of the free.. including free speech.. at times I believe that we have forgotten how important and special words are. We throw them around without thinking of the consequences. We pair them with emotional pictures to "get our point across because we have the right to be heard".
While I agree with the concept. I believe we have forgotten the responsibility that goes with this freedom. There are reason there are liable and slander laws. Just because we can say it, we can print it, we can broadcast it again goes back to doesn't mean we should. And if we do we have the utmost responsibility to use the words with the gravity that goes along with the freedom that we hold so dear.
How we present ourselves, with these scripts that can be rearrange to thousands of different iconic symbols and meanings, thoughts and beliefs. How we read, interpret, and go forth with action.. Are all interdependent.
Right now what I see is a montage of angry words, fear and frustration and honestly rightly so. However, I have never known a person, a group or society to progress when this is the place that they continue to work from. I have seen this be motivation to lead to great discussions and discourse. but I have also noticed lately instead of discussion it seems to be leading to more of polarization. And honestly this is what scares me.
The words symbolizing, hate, blame, anger.. groups gathering behind them using them to move the masses "live lions running buffalo". FYI I believe this happens all over on both sides of the political arena before anyone believes I am taking a leftist approach.
I want honest discourse. Lets talk about why we believe what we do, lets talk about the history and real values that we have in this country. Lets work together and use our words to unite people and protect people verse divide conquer and "let the majority win" Because the truth about the majority today is that at some point in time it won't be the majority tomorrow.. and then what.
Lets use words to bring us together, motivate us to work to build and unite then tear down. Lets be humble about our limitations and weaknesses and utilize our strengths. Lets call out to the soon to be leaders that we aren't buying into the hype and the words on either side that try to scare us and make us angry.. We are looking for something that is honest, has integrity and protects everyone in this country because we all bring something to the table. We all have a voice. We all have this symbols..We all have value. Truly let us use our words.. and the power that they have. And while we have all had words to tear us down may this be a future of words, sentences and actions to move us forward and heal us..
― Philip K. Dick, VALIS
In this day of the information super highway.. As I type these scripts together and they come to mean symbolize some recognizable "word". I organize them on this page into a sentence or thought and together create a message.
You read it.. Think it.. for a second internalize it and compare it to thoughts and other scripts that your have read.. As Mr. Morrocco use to sum up Analyzing over Accommodation= Integration..
Its a miracle that a few "symbols" in a rearranged orders can mean and send out millions of different messages. Can influence thought, attitudes, values, behaviors.
We have used them as weapons, we have used them to heal. We use them to get people to act to change thinking, behaviors, the world in which we live.
We transformed from a being that used grunts and utterances to a society across the world that uses thousands of symbols signs, languages to communicate intent, meaning, actions, non actions, trick, deceive, be honest, express humility, apologize, take down, build up, affection, love..
Words influence our thoughts our tolerance our behavior and our attitude and outlook of the world. If you don't believe me.. For a week try to use positive expressions. Don't cuss, grumble. Find the opportunity and see if you view life from the other side of the looking glass. Compliment people and things. Take measure of how you feel, your general outlook upon the world.. I am betting it will be a bit more positive.. maybe even smirkish... Word can changes who we are.
In this country .. land of the free.. including free speech.. at times I believe that we have forgotten how important and special words are. We throw them around without thinking of the consequences. We pair them with emotional pictures to "get our point across because we have the right to be heard".
While I agree with the concept. I believe we have forgotten the responsibility that goes with this freedom. There are reason there are liable and slander laws. Just because we can say it, we can print it, we can broadcast it again goes back to doesn't mean we should. And if we do we have the utmost responsibility to use the words with the gravity that goes along with the freedom that we hold so dear.
How we present ourselves, with these scripts that can be rearrange to thousands of different iconic symbols and meanings, thoughts and beliefs. How we read, interpret, and go forth with action.. Are all interdependent.
Right now what I see is a montage of angry words, fear and frustration and honestly rightly so. However, I have never known a person, a group or society to progress when this is the place that they continue to work from. I have seen this be motivation to lead to great discussions and discourse. but I have also noticed lately instead of discussion it seems to be leading to more of polarization. And honestly this is what scares me.
The words symbolizing, hate, blame, anger.. groups gathering behind them using them to move the masses "live lions running buffalo". FYI I believe this happens all over on both sides of the political arena before anyone believes I am taking a leftist approach.
I want honest discourse. Lets talk about why we believe what we do, lets talk about the history and real values that we have in this country. Lets work together and use our words to unite people and protect people verse divide conquer and "let the majority win" Because the truth about the majority today is that at some point in time it won't be the majority tomorrow.. and then what.
Lets use words to bring us together, motivate us to work to build and unite then tear down. Lets be humble about our limitations and weaknesses and utilize our strengths. Lets call out to the soon to be leaders that we aren't buying into the hype and the words on either side that try to scare us and make us angry.. We are looking for something that is honest, has integrity and protects everyone in this country because we all bring something to the table. We all have a voice. We all have this symbols..We all have value. Truly let us use our words.. and the power that they have. And while we have all had words to tear us down may this be a future of words, sentences and actions to move us forward and heal us..
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