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All the words ever spoken have helped create this magical story we call life.

A life without words or the ability to understand would make this world meaningless.

Just think if a single word was never spoken, then no stories would have ever been passed down. With no stories being passed down verbally then no stories could be written either.

Where would we be without words? Would we still be using primitive tools, because you wouldn’t be able to help your fellow neighboring tribe understand the many different uses of said tool.

How about the children? Each child would learn from their parents how to do certain things which is all good, but what if the child is inclined to the sound of music, while the parent is a great cook?

Would a craft, skill, or talent be lost in the future, because people wouldn’t be able to express their desire to learn from one another?

So, the story goes, language was created so people could communicate with one another. The ability to hear and understand each other helps society grow as a whole.

— Nicole Barden 5/8/2021

Originally published in New Earth Consciousness on Medium