I love words. Be it written or spoken. I love the way it soothes, tickles, excites, empowers, heals and enlightens. I love how they are never inanimate—the reader or hearer who receives the word brings it to a certain degree of life as he takes it in. Even boredom is a sign of life!
I cannot imagine a world without words. Without words, how can I be transported all the way to exotic lands I would never have stepped foot on had I not read about them? Without words, how can my heartstrings be tugged by stories of friendship, of pain, of love? Without words how can I release my thoughts and emotions to the outside world? Without words, how can I describe to you who I am, how I am and where I want to be? Without words, how can I imbibe more wisdom that can bring me to a better place and become a better person?
Yet in sad irony, words can also simply be words. Not inanimate--as it still somehow finds itself given life in one’s mind. Yet it can be inactive and unproductive. Words can be deceptive—the beauty of prose can distract you from its hollow reality. Words can be powerless and fruitless—serving only to massage the spirit and cuddle the will (well, at least I am smarter, holier and more important after hearing/reading all those words, etc.)—making a cozy nest that tempts one to shift into a more comfortable position and stay that way for as long as possible.
Today I heard a lot of words. A plethora of beautiful and exciting words: Purpose, Meaning, Celebration, Engagement, Courage, Rewards, Audacity, Greatness, Lead, Dream, Hope, Passion.
Today, I felt myself wrapped up in a lovely cocoon of emotions spun by those words: warmth, inspiration, hopefulness, excitement and joy. Oh if only I can just stay in here and enjoy its warm, secure comfort.
Happily, I have been reminded that words are made even more beautiful, more awesome, more glorious when life is breathed into them.
‘And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the father full of grace and truth.’ John 1:14
7 comments:
Great you are back! :) hoping for more entries to come, hehe.
this brings to mind the hymn wonderful words of life.
wonderful post, gypsy girl
:)
hi gypsy! thanks for dropping by, nice to know that you are back blogging... for good? i hope. :)
Gypsy,
for you my word for today is A W E S O M E...........
your come back is full of wisdom.
your hiatus works for you big time :)
Dimaks and Freeze, Thanks a lot for coming back as well! :)
Carla and Annalyn, thanks! :) I had a feeling this would be something that bloggers would like as you guys are also into words! :)
I. Love. Words.
Welcome back!
and they are powerful! love your topics. but i can't seem to find the right words for meself.:)
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