Words

I have long been attracted to the sensual quality of words in poetry and enjoyed their ability to allow me to share in the hidden experiences of the writer. This has mostly been in some context and the emerging magic has been in the weaving of words together. Some words are taking on an ability to stir deep feelings in me without the context of syntax, or rhythm or woven imagery.

All words have some cognitive resonance and recognition, as long as I understand the language. Some words, all on their own, can stir sensations beyond the enjoyment of recognition. I find that even without context, words like “emptiness” bring on sensations that ripple through my body. “possibilities” is a word that conjures up a murmur that relaxes all of me. “Inbetween” instantly takes me to a deep sensation of recognition and being centered.

I know it is my past experience with these words and my deep immersion in them that causes this sensation in me. It is like they are a small opening into a space that is wide and wonderful. Just by thinking them, they instantly remind me of where I have visited before.

There is one theory that language has the effect of rewiring the brain. We think in patterns conditioned and even formed by the assemblage of words in our language. I think that the rewiring of my brain might also be associated with individual words. The words individually concur up whole wide experiences that would normally take many paragraphs to describe

I think that I normally have rich experiences that I associate with individual words. When speaking with others, I use those words, realizing that there is no way that they can understand the full meaning that those words have for me.

I am aware that some words not only have that rich depth of meaning for me, but they also cause sensations. The ones I am thinking of conjure the feeling of unmistakable peace and calm. It is nice to have my brain wired to them. It is nice to have them so accessible.