Have you ever wondered how words come to be? How does wording happen? Where and when do we speak? Why…?
I observe a chair, once a beautiful tree, now shaped to support our weight. How do I translate this observation into words that convey my experience to someone else? By projecting and interpreting my experience into words, I create a memory for someone else to share, connecting them to my insight into that transformed tree.
The process of transforming experience into words starts with intention. This intention is followed by a vibration that encapsulates emotion, which can then become the sound of overwhelming sincerity or underwhelming deceit, or often something in between.
It begins in the diaphragm, where air is drawn from the lungs and passes through the vocal cords, creating vibrations. These vibrations move through the larynx and surrounding cavities, shaping what we call vowels. In the mouth, these vowels are combined with consonants to form distinct sounds. Each word is a unique composition of these elements.
Can you imagine the complexity of language? What happens when we speak just a few sounds? When did music first manifest through humanity, and how beautiful can any piece of music be?
The light falling on the chair evokes emotions. Its shape triggers interpretations from memory, its position, materials, and structure can all be reflected in words. These words encode the experience of the object and its surroundings into inner manifestations, spiraling into interpretations and insights. This process guides our intention toward speaking, which then becomes wording.
Journalism reflects happenings involving people and their interactions, or with objects, thoughts, and places. It becomes a wording manifestation of someone’s experiences regarding what others have experienced—layers of events within events.
Professionals often view journalism as an objective field. They strive for accuracy, knowing that personal emotions can distort meanings and lead to misinterpretations. They understand that projections and interpretations must be verified, as unchecked illusions can cause problems. Any lie, even a slight exaggeration, if observed by others, will eventually come back to us—especially if we are the only ones aware of it.
Professionals in any field—writing, art, politics, business, science—pursue truth as their primary goal. This pursuit builds confidence in their abilities. They recognize the consequences of unconscious moments and strive to stay aware. Avoiding exaggerations or lies makes their lives more relaxed.
To maintain professionalism, one must train continuously. Anyone can experience moments of clarity, but staying in that state requires awareness of internal and external events without distraction.
For those who neglect conscious effort, AI tools and software may unknowingly enslave them. More on this subject another time…
I once promised myself, silently, “I will not lie again.” Yet, it happened because lies have many forms and colors. Speaking without awareness can be a lie, as it creates an illusion of understanding without a true connection. Contemplating without perceiving the present moment can lead to misinterpretation, disconnecting listeners by not guiding them toward the truth.
If I don’t lie, do I always speak the truth? The wording has become a fundamental aspect of our expression. Finding the fundamentals means breaking down the pieces and understanding their interactions. Wording is a fundamental process, understood through the elements and processes involved in its function.
Now, I tell myself, “I will witness my experience of the universe, follow my thoughts and emotions toward meaningful insight, and manifest it with the intention to connect with whoever witnesses me.” I created this phrase through the process it describes. There’s a big difference between a short, meaningless sentence like “I will not lie again” and a deep understanding of its implications.
I mostly eat fruits and vegetables because they are healthier, but I still can’t convince my mom to eat broccoli instead of fries with fatty pork meat. Why isn’t speech enough to convince everyone?
The way our wording is understood is in relationship to someone else experiences with it. If we expect that what we speak is to be grasped by someone and transformed into meaning, is like giving a banana to a fish to peel it. To have our message received consciously, we must become aware of a person’s way of being.
Through listening and questioning, we can witness them, and after this explorative moment, we can understand them, and reflect with them on various subjects more contemplative.
The way we manifest into words reflects our ability to structure experiences. If done consciously, it results in clarity and peace, leading to further self-evolution. If done unconsciously, it perpetuates restlessness and stagnation. Contemplating the meaning of one word can create more understanding than a book.
Most of us, when we observe, notice much less than what happened. When recounting our observations, we fill blanks with momentary interpretations, mistaking them for understanding. We tend to avoid deeper understanding unless it benefits our survival or evolution. It seems a law of consciousness guides us this way.
Many have given me advice about my “problems,” but few make a conscious effort to gain meaningful insights about my particular situation. This effort requires mental and spiritual energy, as letting go of the ego is easier said than done.
I challenge you, reader, to observe someone whose actions create tension. Reflect on their behavior and seek insights to help them change, transforming tension into a learning experience. This process requires careful intention to avoid disaster, as proposing your insight has to come after you understand that person.
To have that person listen consciously, he has to be guided with clear questions towards the insights. This process can happen in a couple of minutes if you talk to a stranger, or in the case of raising a child, in years.
Returning to wording… with more conscious awareness.
An image can represent more than a thousand words. Some words can evoke complex imagery in our minds. The better our inner sight, the better our wording, enhancing through our manifestations the experience for others. When silence follows your words, you know the truth was spoken. Truth is only a key to understanding while creating a learning experience for someone to walk through is the real effort, especially if that person is you.
Wait in silence for truth, scream in whispers for the mute.
