Having to write things down to communicate tends to reveal some things. One, it reveals what words I find are significant enough to write down. It also holds me accountable for what I’ve said…it’s on paper…I can be held to it. And on a more reflective note, it reveals my intentions.
For instance, I was “talking” today using my laptop to communicate via typing. And a picture reminded me of a story about a person who was greatly inspired by my words and by my actions with my Center. I began telling the story, typing it all out. As I did, the thought kept running through my min, “This sounds like I’m just bragging.”
In spoken word, I would have used inflection, and volume to create a sense of humility while telling this story, making it more of an inspirational story, than a boastful accolade. And yet, as I continued writing, I realized that the truth of the matter was, written or spoken, the intent of this story was indeed to share a moment where I felt special. I was bragging!
How often do we hide our true intentions through tricks of spoken word? How often are you aware of your true intentions? It does not mean you judge yourself. It simply means you are aware of why you are expressing certain things. Might it be beneficial if when expressing anger, I could be aware that my words are coming from anger? Might it be beneficial when expressing gratitude, that I’m really aware of what I’m grateful for? Amazing how having to take the time to write it down, gave me the pause to hear my own words differently. “Wow, that sounds different.” I keep thinking as I write down thoughts that seemed so different when spoken in my mind.
Posted
Jul 31 2008, 09:24 AM
by
Darshana Atman