Your post got me thinking about how words don’t just influence others—they shape us, too. Often, we believe our view of the world is molded solely by culture, but it also comes down to personal perception built on your experiences. If I believe this article is great, then it will be, for me; if I think otherwise, no amount of effort on your part will make me like it.
My spoken English isn’t always perfect, though my Italian is. However, I feel disconnected from many aspects of my own culture. This is because I’ve learned to reflect inwardly and filter the words I tell myself in Italian and English each day, allowing me to shed the limiting beliefs that were holding me back. One Portuguese word I say sometimes to random portoguese restaurant is Pastel de nata and, someone might feel offended because I wrote the word “Portuguese” in lowercase, but these are small details that don’t truly define communication…whether with others or with oneself. They’re just beliefs that people carry with them, beliefs that can harm relationships and create identities that often leave people feeling dissatisfied.
Words matter not only in how we use them with others but also in how we use them with ourselves. What tale do you weave for yourself each day, Gus, that shapes and sways you, for better or worse?
If you’re interested in diving deeper into this, I’d recommend The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, which explores how beliefs can shape us, and Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, to understand how our thinking patterns affect every perception. Highly recommended!
Your post got me thinking about how words don’t just influence others—they shape us, too. Often, we believe our view of the world is molded solely by culture, but it also comes down to personal perception built on your experiences. If I believe this article is great, then it will be, for me; if I think otherwise, no amount of effort on your part will make me like it.
My spoken English isn’t always perfect, though my Italian is. However, I feel disconnected from many aspects of my own culture. This is because I’ve learned to reflect inwardly and filter the words I tell myself in Italian and English each day, allowing me to shed the limiting beliefs that were holding me back. One Portuguese word I say sometimes to random portoguese restaurant is Pastel de nata and, someone might feel offended because I wrote the word “Portuguese” in lowercase, but these are small details that don’t truly define communication…whether with others or with oneself. They’re just beliefs that people carry with them, beliefs that can harm relationships and create identities that often leave people feeling dissatisfied.
Words matter not only in how we use them with others but also in how we use them with ourselves. What tale do you weave for yourself each day, Gus, that shapes and sways you, for better or worse?
If you’re interested in diving deeper into this, I’d recommend The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, which explores how beliefs can shape us, and Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, to understand how our thinking patterns affect every perception. Highly recommended!