Thursday, 22 January 2009

Communication

Communication is so central to human life and in so many ways it is inadequate. I have long believed that words hide as much as they reveal and so many people appear unable to say what they really think and in particular show their love. Modern communication in particular appears so limited in its scope. People have more opportunties to say what they have always wanted to say and yet so much that is said appears superficial.

One form of communication that transcends words is music. Recently I have taken to playing my guitar and writing songs on it. It can create a mood, a feeling and etch a series of words/thoughts into somebody's mind. Others find their outlet in painting, drawing, sculpture, acting, dance or poetry. If you perform a song people are usually quiet for the duration, you have their full attention and you can practice what you want to say and the method. Guitar playing is also a release.

I long to communicate.

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