THE TELLICO

Can you know a thing by the word associated with it? The word Tellico is an example of such that is given to what is more often misunderstood. Is the Tellico an open plain, two people in dialogue, the headwaters of a great river, or a male leader? How did we arrive at this spelling of what may have begun as a Cherokee word? What idea(s) does this word hold at its heart?

 It holds what YOU believe it does. 

Words are shapes that can be spoken, and possibly, written. They evolve from many cultures and beliefs. Sometimes, they represent the word-thought that made them, and sometimes they are in disagreement. They can be encapsulations of whole systems.

How familiar are you with your favorite spoken and written words? Do you know within reason from which ideas they arose? Is their meaning now the same as it was upon launch? 

Notwithstanding contemporary slang, think of a word that brings you joy. Is the word itself, its sound or appearance, pleasurable? Is it pleasurable because it represents something that is joy-bringing to you? 

Now think of a word that is offensive to you. Why? Are there words that are off-limits? Are there words in your dialogue you are unable to define? Do you believe in the power of words? Why? How about your name? Is your own name(s) pleasing? Is it displeasing? Why?

 Sometimes we are moved by the wordless,

specifically because it is presented as such.

A piece of visual art, a dance, a film, a study of landscape,

sunrise, sunset . . . can be felt at the core without words being necessary.

In fact, sometimes words sully the experience.

That “said,” be aware of your language. Though you cannot be always know its history and its usage across cultural and political divides, you can thoroughly consider your words when speaking to others. You say: “You are beautiful,” which is not as powerful as saying “Your radiance causes my heart to open.”

 

To say: “You are ugly,” is not as powerful as saying “Your distress and anger cause my heart to contract.” What do you mean to say? How do you choose your words? Do you speak plainly and with Truth? What do you hope to communicate?

 . . . And, how do you communicate without words?

How do you increase the Joy Of The World by doing

with Grace and Compassion 

and non-judgmental Love? 

 

For one day, try being the melody, the sculpture, the paint on the canvas.

 Try being the sunrise, the feel of a baby’s skin,

 the sound of cool water dancing over rock.

What do your non-words teach you? 

How does it change your ability to communicate? Whether you believe the Tellico is a plain, a town, a waterway, or a Cherokee Chief, a word is what you experience. Experience your self in the broadest sense, and communicate as often as you can in the wordless, inclusive, and harmonizing pathways of Inner Wisdom. Speak with your heart.

 In the Great Silence, We hear you.

 

Blessed Be This Day

This is a Direct Voice Communication from my Tribe,
Spirit Elders who share their wisdoms with me
from the other side of the veil.

Sunday, January 03, 2021

Photo by Vincent Ledvina on Unsplash

Photo by Vincent Ledvina on Unsplash