We live in a large world filled with people who see differently, understand life in their own way as well as in the ways they’ve been raised. Culture is largely influenced by the language we speak, and how we use that language. It can be used creatively through poetry and music or formally through legislation and rhetoric, and without it we would not share ideas, live differently, or appreciate life.
As we live, we may have the opportunity to see language splashed onto buildings and boxcars as graffiti or in dishes of food offerings on menus. Across the globe, people speak, write, and tell jokes in their own native tongues that bring flavor and vibrancy to life just as colorful clothing bring expressiveness to our daily lives. In addition, we can hear language and accents in our music, radio broadcasts, and commercials. Language shows our priorities and our passions. It’s importance is understated and realized when it hurts us or lifts us up.
Knowing we don’t all speak the same language can be difficult, but there are moments where those of us who speak two or more languages can connect how similar we all are or how we can learn and grow from each other’s unique culture. As part of our being is how we speak or write, we can connect to hear the souls of those who have known other climates, sounds, and tastes.
Once we hear ourselves through language and hear how others live, we can see that language is a tool that brings us together in the best of uses to bring us closer to peace. We can work together, laugh together, and be most alive when we see how much larger life is while we are one earth filled with many people speaking languages about the moment that we have as the present.
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