Words

One of the main reasons why I've started this blog was an end-result of an argument I had with my HS Physics professor/School paper advisor. My view from that time was "Words are bullshit!. She then asked for an explaination on why was I hostile on using vocal and written languages as a form of communication. I then expounded on my statement. From my point of view, words, simply can be a form of deceit, of sorrow, and of torture. Just the thought of lying validates my statement. A single phrase can provoke a war or end a treaty. A single word can end a life. I should know, I often form mental traps back then when I was into interrogation. I can easily fool my victim using a simple verb ballet. It was my principle that actions will always be louder than words. So I previously believed that words are bullshit. After elaborating what I've spouted, she said a few words and acknowledged what I said.

Then the morning, we received letters (I think 15 of us did) from Ms. Suarnaba (our Physics instructor). In the letter, she explained her experience with "words", that they could also be used in beautiful ways. She suggested that I write my thoughts in a journal, which I only did a few months later (now defunct Cloudpost). It was that moment on that I gave words a chance.

Almost 5 years later, I'm still convinced that words can be used for harshful means. It's a common fact of human psychology that verbal and written communication can really affect our way of thinking. But I've also embraced the usage of words for good intentions. Just think of it.

Songs are meant to be sung not hummed.
How would the word of God be passed to each generation with just using actions?
Although a single phrase can start wars, a single word could also end it.
Although it's better to learn using actions, it's better to teach using words.
Will we form relationships without saying I Love You's?
Actions may be louder, but words are much more deeper.

The above are just a bunch of realizations I had over the years. It's not just the mind that we have to kindle but the heart as well.

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Spell. Hard to Define.
& Something You Just
Have to Wait For.