Sometimes I think about what the world would be like if we only had a certain amount of words to say in a lifetime. Imagine, a verbal quota that once you had reached it you could no longer speak. How would that change what you choose to say or who you choose to say it to? What if unkind words cost you more? (Because they do anyhow...) Maybe a selfless expression of kindness would give you a bonus. (Because they do) Certainly we would learn to choose our words carefully.
When I was young, I strongly disliked being misquoted or misunderstood. Ever since I became increasingly aware of what I was saying and how I was saying it. As a singer it became imperative to sing from the perspective of awareness. It is our responsibility to understand what we choose to put out there and what each song really means. It is as true for any person going through life.
Now as a writer, all those years of pondering over words matter even more. I write about what I know and live. That is true. However I also write about what I want to focus on and consider what I want my audience to take away when I am done. I try to live by this principle that if I was limited in how many words I could say, what would I choose to talk about? What would I say? How would I say it? There is a lot in a word and kindness is as effective, if not more than criticism. Think carefully, listen to your heart and the words you speak will serve you well no matter the context.
Bianca
When I was young, I strongly disliked being misquoted or misunderstood. Ever since I became increasingly aware of what I was saying and how I was saying it. As a singer it became imperative to sing from the perspective of awareness. It is our responsibility to understand what we choose to put out there and what each song really means. It is as true for any person going through life.
Now as a writer, all those years of pondering over words matter even more. I write about what I know and live. That is true. However I also write about what I want to focus on and consider what I want my audience to take away when I am done. I try to live by this principle that if I was limited in how many words I could say, what would I choose to talk about? What would I say? How would I say it? There is a lot in a word and kindness is as effective, if not more than criticism. Think carefully, listen to your heart and the words you speak will serve you well no matter the context.
Bianca