Words are hidden in my heart
they flow across the page
they play in my mind
they turn over and over into thoughts,
into sentences
into paragraphs.
Words are a part of me, not just part of life or my communication.
Learning styles are often classified into visual, auditory and kinetic. Sometimes they are expanded into additional categories, but I have yet to find a classification of learning styles that includes mine--the written word. In school, I learned early that if I wanted to study for a test, the best way for me to remember things was to copy my notes. I also learn well visually, so the second best way for me to remember was to look at all the words I highlighted in my books.
Every non-mundane word holds meaning,
it holds a mystery to discover,
and it relates to the words around it in unique ways which make ideas come to life and meanings clear.
I love the play of words across the page!
Words are my currency.
I save words and spend words.
I hoard words and bank them until it is time for them to be said or until I find the best way for me to say them---I do this MUCH better on paper than verbally. Writing gives me time to turn the words over and find the meaning I intend without spewing them prematurely. I so regret those words withdrawn from my mind's vault before I have had time to form them appropriately. And sometimes those quickly spoken words have been gambled away and I have lost them forever into the ruins of relationships I have damaged with my words.
There are nickel words and dime words used in the daily interactions of life and also dollar words---oh, how I love those dollar words!!!
words with weight and meaning,
words thick with emotion or intention,
words of life and hope,
words that stand the test of time.
An apt word draws out the best in me,
encourages me,
inspires me,
empowers me,
sends me in the right direction
breathes into me whatever I need at the moment.
I love words, but not small talk!
In conversing, I want to KNOW you
I want your words, to know what makes you, YOU.
Words share uniqueness.
Words share our past and our present
our experiences and successes,
our passions and struggles,
our hopes and dreams,
our goals and excitement,
our hearts and our brokenness.
When my words entwine with yours, communication happens---
we are more than just ourselves
relationship occurs.
Words are fallow without sharing,
without relationship.
Relationship is the goal
Words are the medium
Connecting us.
