"Misconceptions can arise in daily use with our language. In one sense we live in both the interrelated reality of mankind, but yet in another each of us is a self-contained universe. What we hear is colored not with truth but rather our personal history. We can't truly really understand another. We also will and can filter all of which we perceive. The very brain then tries making order, but will mistakenly misinterpret the message from another. They will misinterpret to their own devising (unconscious) not hearing another's soul.
To listen is a gift and as well a trait in need of developing. How do words affect us? It seems it is both we are conditioned as well the energy expended at another can affect the person. What is a mere word anyhow? But how the word is delivered, in another words tone and modulation can affect us with either the negative or the positive. In addition we are creatures of habit. Growing up we see how our peers and parents for the most part have the biggest influence. How they react often determines how we act. Or else we overcompensate and go in the opposite direction.
Me need to be taught mindfulness with critical thinking along with empathy skills. This would include communication and developing active listening skills. No one can insult us except ourselves. I can envision a society where verbal negativity, is a sure sign of mental illness. Verbal abuse is a crime. It is a crime against the soul, especially to children. I'll say that again, verbal abuse is a crime against everyone, but especially to children. As adults we have a hopefully greater sense of self. We have more coping aptitudes.
Children are our most profoundly prized, precious gift. For us to abuse a child is a crime. Words spoken in the most profoundest of Ignorance can condemn a child, now an adult to crime, substance abuse, mental illness and unadulterated human misery. Our words are a direct reflection of the heart. If laced with pejoratives it is a reflection of our own unfinished business and conflict interfering with us becoming a fully actualized being. Awakened ones look at both sides of an argument.
They find something something positive in the others stance. Then they share their belief without belittling the other. Those who say they're are 'real' and 'strong' while belittling their fellows are blind. A veil of ignorance. They are clueless for they defame them self and show ignorant bias, prejudice and stereotype all halting growth."
