In my opinion, non verbal cues have the power to speak louder than spoken words. The expressions people show and the body language they display make it hard to hide their feelings from receptive onlookers. There is obviously some reason why moms are constantly grounding their teenagers for a simple body movement; eye rolling. Rolling one’s eyes is the perfect example of how powerful verbal cues are. Without opening their mouths a person can show disagreement, disgust, anger, disbelief, and many other feelings with a simple eye roll.
I personally feel that every individual has their own non-verbal language, not just body language but facial expressions as well. When I read this question and it said to analyze myself, I took the next interaction I had and paid attention to what my natural non-verbal actions and reactions were in conversation. The first action I realized is a favorite of mine is narrowing of my eyebrows; I use this action to portray confusion or disagreement. What I then wondered was why do I not just come out and verbalize my feelings? This pondering moment made me come to the conclusion that non-verbal cues, such as narrowing my eyebrows, I use to portray any sort of negative feeling take the place of confrontation. I realized that I use non-verbal cues when I have a negative feeling towards something, but am not passionate enough to argue about it. I find that this is a release of my true feelings, while avoiding an argument that is unnecessary.
Another favorite non-verbal cue of mine is the old fashioned, never gets old, always appreciated, smile. For me, a smile is my go-to expression. Obviously if I am happy or pleased, a smile is an automatic reflex. But I also use a smile when I am uncomfortable, or can feel someone else is uncomfortable, when I am grateful, when I am excited or eager, and of course, when I am flirting (which is a whole different language in itself, right girls?) A smile is a universal communicator of peace and friendliness. Anyone who wears a smile is more approachable and inviting to others than a person who I scowling or even has no expression. I only hope that I am smiling more often than I am narrowing my eyebrows.
Non-verbal cues are relevant in our world. There are even careers such as body language experts who claim to have the ability to interpret a person’s mood by only a picture. Personally, I try to read the body language of people when I feel what they are saying is important. I will look for the non-verbal cues of people such as politicians, doctors, teachers, parents, significant others, or anyone else who I either respect or am trying to learn more about. Taking a look at my own personal non-verbal cues made me realize that I would like to be more aware of my non-verbal language. I would hate to send the wrong vibe by accident because I was portraying a negative body language or facial expression.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
The Globalization of English (pg. 211 #2)
When asked how the globalization of English impacts the language itself I can’t help but think of an experience I had when I was thirteen on a trip to Brazil with me Spanish club. We had all brought a backpack filled with school supplies to take to a small school in the outskirts of Sao Paulo, I fell in love with the mot adorable seven year old girl (when I say fall in love, please understand I am using that term in a very different, non-creepy way) and spent the day playing dolls and coloring with her. While I couldn’t communicate back she would talk a lot in Portuguese. I was only in my second year of middle school Spanish and could pick up some of what she said (Portuguese is similar to Spanish), but did not have the talent to respond. When it was time to go she gave me a hug and said “I love you”. I honestly do not believe that she knew what she was saying exactly, but she knew this was what we say in English to show gratitude and care. This little girl was in the first grade and was living in a very rural, poor part of the country where English was not common. How did she know how to say and when to use the phrase “I love you”?
Some historians say Old English can be traced back to the fifth century. If our language is that old how could it not have become globalized? The United States of America is a powerhouse of the world; many people from other countries want to live the “American Dream”. The American language is English. In my opinion, other countries are teaching their new generations the English language to help their people in their quest to fulfill the American dream. I want to be clear that I am not dense to the fact that we are not the only country to be predominantly English; I am aware that in fact many countries have more English speakers than we do.
I believe this globalization has a both positive and negative impact on the English language. Positively, English the language has been influenced by other parts of the world, our language has been introduced to new words and sounds that have force their way into the English language. For example the words “alcohol” is an Arabic word that came from “alchemists”. Perhaps it’s the ability to introduce new words into our language that has globalized English. Our language has grown because of the many different places it has been. Negatively, however, I feel our language has been altered by the many different tongues that speak it. Some accents can so greatly alter a word that it is no longer recognizable as part of the English language. Also, in other countries words are often used incorrectly when they are not fully understood which can give the word an entirely different meaning from its English definition. (This is simply about the language of English. For our planet I believe the globalization of English shows unity in a way, but the question is specific the English language.)
The globalization of English is undeniable, it will not stop. Hopefully, and I think it will, this globalization will help our language to grow and improve its lasting power. We speak a great language, which is made clear by the many countries that speak it. I think our language will be what our time here on this earth is remembered by in the far future of our planet and human race.
Some historians say Old English can be traced back to the fifth century. If our language is that old how could it not have become globalized? The United States of America is a powerhouse of the world; many people from other countries want to live the “American Dream”. The American language is English. In my opinion, other countries are teaching their new generations the English language to help their people in their quest to fulfill the American dream. I want to be clear that I am not dense to the fact that we are not the only country to be predominantly English; I am aware that in fact many countries have more English speakers than we do.
I believe this globalization has a both positive and negative impact on the English language. Positively, English the language has been influenced by other parts of the world, our language has been introduced to new words and sounds that have force their way into the English language. For example the words “alcohol” is an Arabic word that came from “alchemists”. Perhaps it’s the ability to introduce new words into our language that has globalized English. Our language has grown because of the many different places it has been. Negatively, however, I feel our language has been altered by the many different tongues that speak it. Some accents can so greatly alter a word that it is no longer recognizable as part of the English language. Also, in other countries words are often used incorrectly when they are not fully understood which can give the word an entirely different meaning from its English definition. (This is simply about the language of English. For our planet I believe the globalization of English shows unity in a way, but the question is specific the English language.)
The globalization of English is undeniable, it will not stop. Hopefully, and I think it will, this globalization will help our language to grow and improve its lasting power. We speak a great language, which is made clear by the many countries that speak it. I think our language will be what our time here on this earth is remembered by in the far future of our planet and human race.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Two Articles, Same Toopic; Very Different Stories
I feel that the way the media portrays people is becoming somewhat comical. I must admit that I am a sucker for those trash tabloid magazines such as Us Weekly and People. However I take everything I read in these magazines with a grain of salt. These are plain and simple entertainment. There are sources we all know cannot and should not b e trusted and sources which we can rely on a bit more.
I doubt there are many people in this country unaware of who actress Angelina Jolie is. In what I observe about this particular celebrity is that she carries many associated words with her name, words such as “sex symbol” or “Mrs. Pitt”; but how far down if the word “activist”? I have read many articles in my beloved tabloid magazines regarding Angelina Jolie’s large number of children, mostly adopted, or her marriage to Brad Pitt, or articles about her body. The comical thing about all of these varieties of articles is how contradictive they are of one another.
For this blog I chose to compare the language between a tabloid magazine discussing Angelina Jolie’s marriage and the theory that it is “in trouble” and an interview she did in Time magazine raising awareness and assistance for the sad crisis in Cambodia, where she adopted one of her children.
In the tabloid article, the author described the status of Angelina Jolie’s marriage as tumultuous and portrayed the actress herself as a dark, bizarre, evil woman. This article was absolutely playing up to the entertainment value and trying to promote shock value. The language this author used was slick and quite immature in my opinion. The article was filled with words that are used in language today by teenagers and young adults. The article never once stated a fact, but continuously quoted an “anonymous source”. The fact of using an anonymous source allowed the person to be quoted word for word without requiring a check on how reliable and accurate their so-called personal accounts were.
The Time magazine on the contrary, was much more information filled. The language of the Time article was articulate, but fluent. The article described all of the great work Angelina Jolie has done for multiple third-world countries in crisis, the awareness she has raised about hunger and disease, and broke down the millions of dollars she herself has contributed to similar causes. The Time magazine article quoted only one person, Angelina, the person who the story was about, obviously a very reputable source. This article actually swayed my opinion of this woman and allowed me to see her as more than simply an actress. In my opinion, the power to sway an opinion is the sign of strong language and a powerful article.
Like I said, these tabloid magazines are simply entertainment and they aim for that revenue. But taking the time to compare articles with the same topic makes one compare the strength of the language and the assembly of the writing. I believe most people are very careful to not believe everything they read, I hope we can all learn to truly consider the source.
I doubt there are many people in this country unaware of who actress Angelina Jolie is. In what I observe about this particular celebrity is that she carries many associated words with her name, words such as “sex symbol” or “Mrs. Pitt”; but how far down if the word “activist”? I have read many articles in my beloved tabloid magazines regarding Angelina Jolie’s large number of children, mostly adopted, or her marriage to Brad Pitt, or articles about her body. The comical thing about all of these varieties of articles is how contradictive they are of one another.
For this blog I chose to compare the language between a tabloid magazine discussing Angelina Jolie’s marriage and the theory that it is “in trouble” and an interview she did in Time magazine raising awareness and assistance for the sad crisis in Cambodia, where she adopted one of her children.
In the tabloid article, the author described the status of Angelina Jolie’s marriage as tumultuous and portrayed the actress herself as a dark, bizarre, evil woman. This article was absolutely playing up to the entertainment value and trying to promote shock value. The language this author used was slick and quite immature in my opinion. The article was filled with words that are used in language today by teenagers and young adults. The article never once stated a fact, but continuously quoted an “anonymous source”. The fact of using an anonymous source allowed the person to be quoted word for word without requiring a check on how reliable and accurate their so-called personal accounts were.
The Time magazine on the contrary, was much more information filled. The language of the Time article was articulate, but fluent. The article described all of the great work Angelina Jolie has done for multiple third-world countries in crisis, the awareness she has raised about hunger and disease, and broke down the millions of dollars she herself has contributed to similar causes. The Time magazine article quoted only one person, Angelina, the person who the story was about, obviously a very reputable source. This article actually swayed my opinion of this woman and allowed me to see her as more than simply an actress. In my opinion, the power to sway an opinion is the sign of strong language and a powerful article.
Like I said, these tabloid magazines are simply entertainment and they aim for that revenue. But taking the time to compare articles with the same topic makes one compare the strength of the language and the assembly of the writing. I believe most people are very careful to not believe everything they read, I hope we can all learn to truly consider the source.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Indifference and Silence
Martin Luther King and Elie Weisel are different men with different experiences from different times; however their message is very similar. Both men are very passionate in what they speak on because the subject comes from personal experience, one from prejudice because of race, the other from prejudice of a belief. Both of these men are very powerful speakers with a strong message that jumps out from the paper. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is a call to action; he is trying to provoke people to get involved to make a difference. Elie Weisel’s “The Peril’s of Indifference” is somewhat of a discussion of the negative effects that come from not getting involved to make a difference.
Both King and Weisel are using their words to deal with prejudice. Both men are, in the same way, trying to address prejudice by expressing their views regarding the prejudice they have felt against themselves. They both share the feeling that prejudice against a particular race is unjust and morally wrong. Both of these men also seem to agree that the people who are promoting the prejudice are actually small in number and specifically a minority of a small population. In both situations these men were witnessing small groups of people bringing fear and turmoil to others. I think this goes to show how controlling evil can be. When a small group can cause such an impact on history and a civilization of people it’s clear that the fear of that minority must have been great.
When Martin Luther King and Elie Weisel talk about indifferent and silent, they are talking about bad people. However these bad people are not the prejudice people doing these heinous acts, but they are the people not stepping in. These people that are indifferent and silent are people of a majority sitting back watching these smaller groups (minority groups) treat others unjustly simply because they are of a different race or background. Both of these men agree that when a majority is indifferent and silent, it allows a minority to invoke its will, sometimes wrong/prejudice, onto a group of people. These small groups are given so much power by the unwillingness of larger groups to get involved in a conflict. They also both ask of those with power to step in; they ask why these people of power are being silent and indifferent when such acts of prejudice are going on right in front of them.
Personally, I feel being indifferent is not the same as being silent. To me, feeling indifference is not feeling a passion towards something. Indifference to me indicates not having a preference or opinion. But if someone is silent, I do not believe they are indifferent. Silence to me is not standing up for yourself or your beliefs. Silence is always a good tool when practicing self-restraint, but no one should be restrained about their passions. Knowing something is wrong and watching it happen without stepping in is being silent, not caring about what is happening; that is indifference. The question is: Is it better to not care at all, or to care, and not help?
Both King and Weisel are using their words to deal with prejudice. Both men are, in the same way, trying to address prejudice by expressing their views regarding the prejudice they have felt against themselves. They both share the feeling that prejudice against a particular race is unjust and morally wrong. Both of these men also seem to agree that the people who are promoting the prejudice are actually small in number and specifically a minority of a small population. In both situations these men were witnessing small groups of people bringing fear and turmoil to others. I think this goes to show how controlling evil can be. When a small group can cause such an impact on history and a civilization of people it’s clear that the fear of that minority must have been great.
When Martin Luther King and Elie Weisel talk about indifferent and silent, they are talking about bad people. However these bad people are not the prejudice people doing these heinous acts, but they are the people not stepping in. These people that are indifferent and silent are people of a majority sitting back watching these smaller groups (minority groups) treat others unjustly simply because they are of a different race or background. Both of these men agree that when a majority is indifferent and silent, it allows a minority to invoke its will, sometimes wrong/prejudice, onto a group of people. These small groups are given so much power by the unwillingness of larger groups to get involved in a conflict. They also both ask of those with power to step in; they ask why these people of power are being silent and indifferent when such acts of prejudice are going on right in front of them.
Personally, I feel being indifferent is not the same as being silent. To me, feeling indifference is not feeling a passion towards something. Indifference to me indicates not having a preference or opinion. But if someone is silent, I do not believe they are indifferent. Silence to me is not standing up for yourself or your beliefs. Silence is always a good tool when practicing self-restraint, but no one should be restrained about their passions. Knowing something is wrong and watching it happen without stepping in is being silent, not caring about what is happening; that is indifference. The question is: Is it better to not care at all, or to care, and not help?
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech
Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech, I Have a Dream” is not just an example of “Language that inspired change”; in my opinion it is the epitome of language that inspires change. This speech does not only ask the people of America to fight back against oppression, but provokes the listeners by reminding them of what promises were broken. His speech also inspires change because it is a uniting speech. He asks his followers to unite and “always march ahead”. I believe March ahead means to never back down from what you believe is right and fair, to continue to fight for what you have been promised, and never given. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech was written to inspire change. The way he repeats ‘I have a dream’ then follows with a very powerful thought provokes a feeling of empowerment and strength in people. Finally when he recites the words to Land of Liberty after giving the powerful speech, the song inspires change by the lyrics grabbing a hold of you with a whole new meaning. Every line of that song can be related to a part of King Jr.’s speech and what he dreams of for the future. This speech inspired the change of the future with words, words of encouragement, empowerment, and unity.
The fact that Martin Luther King Jr. gave his speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial speaks volumes. Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln shared similar dreams, while now Lincoln’s dream still seems very oppressive, at his time of office almost 150 years ago the idea he had was ground breaking. His idea then made Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream a possibility in 1963. Abraham Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation could be compared to the “I Have a Dream” speech of his time.
I don’t believe that another location would have spoken as the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Symbolically, it could almost be the leader of the beginning of the fight for freedom meeting, the ultimate leader of the fight. While the location would not have affected the power of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech (it will always, no matter where or when, be an awe-inspiring speech), the location he chose did raise the symbolic power of unity and courage. The location also could have been representative of a reminder of what they were fighting for and how long this fight had been going on.
Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech is a piece of history that can never be forgotten. While the fight he lead lasted many years, that moment, those minutes when he spoke in Washington, are what make our country so great. This man lead a great fight for what he knew in his heart was right. His speech brought to life everything that was worth fighting for. Every component of this speech is what made it so historical and world-changing. The man who was speaking the words he spoke, the location he spoke these words at, all of these aspects of that moment made the speech “I Have a Dream” a piece of language that inspired change.
The fact that Martin Luther King Jr. gave his speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial speaks volumes. Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln shared similar dreams, while now Lincoln’s dream still seems very oppressive, at his time of office almost 150 years ago the idea he had was ground breaking. His idea then made Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream a possibility in 1963. Abraham Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation could be compared to the “I Have a Dream” speech of his time.
I don’t believe that another location would have spoken as the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Symbolically, it could almost be the leader of the beginning of the fight for freedom meeting, the ultimate leader of the fight. While the location would not have affected the power of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech (it will always, no matter where or when, be an awe-inspiring speech), the location he chose did raise the symbolic power of unity and courage. The location also could have been representative of a reminder of what they were fighting for and how long this fight had been going on.
Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech is a piece of history that can never be forgotten. While the fight he lead lasted many years, that moment, those minutes when he spoke in Washington, are what make our country so great. This man lead a great fight for what he knew in his heart was right. His speech brought to life everything that was worth fighting for. Every component of this speech is what made it so historical and world-changing. The man who was speaking the words he spoke, the location he spoke these words at, all of these aspects of that moment made the speech “I Have a Dream” a piece of language that inspired change.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Language and Freedom
Language is a powerful tool that almost every person possesses. Language allows us to communicate with one another to express ourselves, whether our emotions are joyous, sad, despaired, worried, anxious or excited, there are hundreds of feelings we can express through our language. I believe simply being able to express one’s feelings is a sign of freedom.
The most important expression language allows us to portray is unhappiness. Language gives us the freedom to disagree with something we feel is not right. If we feel we are being mistreated in a way, Language provides us a means to let our feelings of dissatisfaction be known. To really understand how powerful language is, think of a baby and how they show their sadness or anger. The only tool a baby has is a scream or a wail. While most mothers will do whatever they can until they find out what the problem is, the baby cannot be taken care of right away because the caretaker cannot be sure of what the baby is saying without language.
One personal experience that I can think of that portrayed the freedom language provides happened when I was in San Diego. I was on a very Southern beach in the San Diego area, so it was very close to the Mexican border, with my boyfriend at the time who was bilingual (Spanish and English). We were sitting in a restaurant in a village-type area full of little shops when an elderly woman began raising her voice. When we finally found where the commotion was coming from, this woman was yelling at a young boy who appeared to be Mexican. The story we gathered was that the little boy’s family had eaten at this restaurant and had not paid enough money to cover their bill. It soon became clear that the young boy was the only member of his family of four that could somewhat understand and speak English, however the boy could only have been about eight and his English was not very strong. While there were many people around. It was clear that it was much divided; people were either completely English speakers, or complete Spanish speakers. My boyfriend realized this and went to help the situation, as soon as he was able to explain, in Spanish, what the woman’s complaint was, the father of the family pulled out his wallet and gave the right amount, making the elderly woman appear to feel quite embarrassed.
This story really stands out to me showing the freedom language gives you. I can only imagine that the Mexican family was very confused and sad that this woman was yelling at them, when in their eyes they had done no wrong. Language was what gave them the freedom to correct what was wrong and make a decision after understanding the problem. Even though the language came from an outside source, when they were assisted and given the tool of language the problem was quickly resolved. I can only hope that people will recognize the power of language in similar situations before they get upset or frustrated and realize that the only problem may actually be the language itself.
The most important expression language allows us to portray is unhappiness. Language gives us the freedom to disagree with something we feel is not right. If we feel we are being mistreated in a way, Language provides us a means to let our feelings of dissatisfaction be known. To really understand how powerful language is, think of a baby and how they show their sadness or anger. The only tool a baby has is a scream or a wail. While most mothers will do whatever they can until they find out what the problem is, the baby cannot be taken care of right away because the caretaker cannot be sure of what the baby is saying without language.
One personal experience that I can think of that portrayed the freedom language provides happened when I was in San Diego. I was on a very Southern beach in the San Diego area, so it was very close to the Mexican border, with my boyfriend at the time who was bilingual (Spanish and English). We were sitting in a restaurant in a village-type area full of little shops when an elderly woman began raising her voice. When we finally found where the commotion was coming from, this woman was yelling at a young boy who appeared to be Mexican. The story we gathered was that the little boy’s family had eaten at this restaurant and had not paid enough money to cover their bill. It soon became clear that the young boy was the only member of his family of four that could somewhat understand and speak English, however the boy could only have been about eight and his English was not very strong. While there were many people around. It was clear that it was much divided; people were either completely English speakers, or complete Spanish speakers. My boyfriend realized this and went to help the situation, as soon as he was able to explain, in Spanish, what the woman’s complaint was, the father of the family pulled out his wallet and gave the right amount, making the elderly woman appear to feel quite embarrassed.
This story really stands out to me showing the freedom language gives you. I can only imagine that the Mexican family was very confused and sad that this woman was yelling at them, when in their eyes they had done no wrong. Language was what gave them the freedom to correct what was wrong and make a decision after understanding the problem. Even though the language came from an outside source, when they were assisted and given the tool of language the problem was quickly resolved. I can only hope that people will recognize the power of language in similar situations before they get upset or frustrated and realize that the only problem may actually be the language itself.
The Power of Language
I believe the power of language is displayed everyday in life, whether it’s on television, in a classroom, or simply a conversation between friends. When another person has the ability to make an impression on me using only words, I feel that is showing the power of language. Being able to communicate productively with a co-worker, classmate or teammate also demonstrates the power of language. For example, back in kindergarten when we were told if you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all, we as children were being shown the power of language by trying to explain to us how hurtful words can be to others.
When I think about a defining moment when I felt the power of language, my mind always goes to certain sermons I have heard in church. One that specifically sticks out to me happened on a Sunday like any other Sunday, except for the fact that I was especially down and seemed to have had a very bad week. I was not interested in being at church and couldn’t wait to be able to go back to bed. As a Christian it’s hard for me to admit I was not fully engaged in this sermon, but I must be honest, I was rather agitated my parents had forced me to go. The service began as it always did, opening with worship songs which we all stood as a congregation and sang together, I was relaxing a bit more, but still wanted to get through the day’s service quickly.
We all took our seats and the pastor took his position at his pulpit and opened with this question, “Who is having a bad day?” Immediately I wondered if he had seen me pouting out in the rows and was nervous he was going to call me out personally on it. Fortunately, it was a question to the entire congregation and about fifty hands went up in response to his question. The pastor then went on to tell a story that was related to God’s undying forgiveness to his followers. He spoke about a man who basically spent his time speaking out against God and the bible until Jesus appeared to this man to ask him why. The man responded by saying that his whole life had been a disaster and he didn’t believe in God because he never helped him. God responded by saying “how can I help you if I don’t exist in your heart?” The story went on and ended with this man taking God into his heart and he went on to become a happier man. Not a better man with a better life, just a man who had faith on his side.
As I sat there and let this story play through my head I felt the largest wave of guilt flow over me. As a faithful person I had let my own petty problems take over and block my eyes from what was important. I believe the pastor’s words that day were meant for me and showed the power of language by verbalizing the work of God. The power of language is a great thing that we all need to be understood and keep our ears open to, because we never know what is being said specifically for us as individuals to hear.
When I think about a defining moment when I felt the power of language, my mind always goes to certain sermons I have heard in church. One that specifically sticks out to me happened on a Sunday like any other Sunday, except for the fact that I was especially down and seemed to have had a very bad week. I was not interested in being at church and couldn’t wait to be able to go back to bed. As a Christian it’s hard for me to admit I was not fully engaged in this sermon, but I must be honest, I was rather agitated my parents had forced me to go. The service began as it always did, opening with worship songs which we all stood as a congregation and sang together, I was relaxing a bit more, but still wanted to get through the day’s service quickly.
We all took our seats and the pastor took his position at his pulpit and opened with this question, “Who is having a bad day?” Immediately I wondered if he had seen me pouting out in the rows and was nervous he was going to call me out personally on it. Fortunately, it was a question to the entire congregation and about fifty hands went up in response to his question. The pastor then went on to tell a story that was related to God’s undying forgiveness to his followers. He spoke about a man who basically spent his time speaking out against God and the bible until Jesus appeared to this man to ask him why. The man responded by saying that his whole life had been a disaster and he didn’t believe in God because he never helped him. God responded by saying “how can I help you if I don’t exist in your heart?” The story went on and ended with this man taking God into his heart and he went on to become a happier man. Not a better man with a better life, just a man who had faith on his side.
As I sat there and let this story play through my head I felt the largest wave of guilt flow over me. As a faithful person I had let my own petty problems take over and block my eyes from what was important. I believe the pastor’s words that day were meant for me and showed the power of language by verbalizing the work of God. The power of language is a great thing that we all need to be understood and keep our ears open to, because we never know what is being said specifically for us as individuals to hear.
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