I had what I’ll call a revelation long ago about this blog. I started it with the idea that it would give me an opportunity to learn how to express my thoughts. A way to think through what I write so that what I say appeals, in one way or another, to most people. Learning that there are words I could use that would hold a very different meaning to you than what I would intend. So I would attempt to read and re-read these posts through others eyes. I haven’t always been focused or successful but I’ve learned much along the way.
I read the bible, from time to time, and there’s a part that talks about what’s referred to as ‘sin’. (For the purposes of this post I’ll say sin is the things you do wrong) Two thoughts have always come to mind when I read this particular section. Firstly that what is sin for one individual is not necessarily sin for another. It’s a matter of heart and motivation to the individual. If I feel like its wrong when I do it, whether it truly is or not, it’s ‘sin’, yet another could have a clear conscience and it not be. Secondly, it states that if you can do something, let’s say drink alcohol, without any issue yet you know it feels wrong to your friend, you shouldn’t drink to ensure you don’t mess them up. It’s really a matter of respect I guess.
That’s what I’ve attempted to learn with this blog. I may have something beneficial to say, however if it is not said in a way as to not offend or hurt someone whether intentional or not, the point is moot. (Ps I used to think the term was ‘Moo’ and then ‘Mute’, one thing I learned this year.)
There is much lost when people are incapable of communicating information effectively.
You think of all the high profile individuals who’ve lost their voice do to a communication slip up. Perhaps there are inventors and entrepreneurs who couldn’t express their ideas in a way that investors could buy in. We as a society have progressed further when committees and boards could come to consensus.
I am a bad communicator. I admit it to the world. I am not the worst, and will never be the best, but I’ve decided not to be the same tomorrow as I am today.
Perhaps sometimes the art is in saying less than more. Perhaps it’s having a vast vocabulary to draw from. Yet I can know many words and that may make it more difficult to effectively communicate with less educated individuals.
-How many individuals potential will not be fully realized due only to their lack of education?
Well I guess I’ll share the revelation I started with.
There’s no point writing if you have nothing worthsaying…
