April 1, 2011

Say what you gotta say

I have the feeling that what I do does in fact impact you. Think about it. In the simplest sense my typing is giving you something to read which means you are processing the words I am putting together at least well enough to continue reading this.... However I think my actions impact you on a deeper level just as yours do likewise to me. We do this primarily through communication which itself as many manifestations. The primary split of communication is that of auditory and physical language. I think it is fair to say that you understand the idea of auditory communication. My concern is our physical language and what exactly it is we communicate to one another sometimes without even realizing what we are "saying" (pardon my inability to find a more appropriate word for the idea if you think the pun was lame I do not apologize).

Have you ever asked someone how their day was? When they answered you did you believe them? Our belief is not always based on that person's words but rather their physical language. When answers with "I'm good!" but their shoulders are slumped, eyes to the ground, face downcast, and all the telltale signs of a defeated soul wouldn't you stop and ask them "Really?" It is not always this easy to pick out the physical communication of a person though. I think even a simple change in posture in a person can communicate very different things. When I am in class and I lean my head on my arm 90% of the time I am tired, and with that comes an inattentive ear with a mild case of daydreaming. All of physical language is work and someone else can argue over the fact if this work is always active action of the one who does the work or if the person is a passive victim of their inner feelings. Personally I believe that my physical language is actively dictated by my will. In the simplest sense those who know my mannerisms best will be able to understand my non-linguistic communication most.

What you communicate to me affects what I might communicate with you. Your action impacts my action. Do you see, hear, pick up, and/or understand what I have said?

Blessings always!

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