The Trap of Language

Language allows us to discuss ideas, to uncover new areas of thought and to express.

But it also can be a shackle and chains.

In the same way it can open the door to reason, it can close the gap to wonder and to feeling. Through description, we liken, compare or contrast experiences to those from the past, eliminating the new.

Through language, we also extinguish silence, space and often the ability to receive.

And if we get lost, this ability to pause, to look around and truly feel out our situation, and accept our confusion can be our quickest way to establish our new direction.

The temptation to discuss concepts can be high, but must be met with the realisation that a lot of what exists or can be experienced may not be up for discussion.

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