THE WORD
Your future lies hidden in words. They serve as seeds, planting realities, thoughts, directions, and ideas. They guide your path simply by how you describe or use them to tell stories. Thinking involves using words; words are the gateway to the unknown. Words become the building blocks of life depending on how your thoughts are shaped. We all share a language but create from the same material while embracing different cultural lifestyles. When we reason or debate internally about our next move, we use words to strengthen our arguments, justify ourselves, determine whether an idea holds validity, or challenge information through language.
We use words to clarify scenarios and our stance on various issues, yet how we convey information to ourselves is deeply entwined with meaning. We may have preferred some meanings over others; the words we use to explain can sometimes be stereotyped or biased. Words are linked to the values we hold regarding different dimensions and decisions. One observation is that if you can identify the group someone belongs to, they will generally share similar values.
We also want to consider the words that form part of that culture when making decisions. For instance, New Zealand's Labour political party differs in its vision for the nation from that of the National political party. Their national agenda shapes the ideas associated with their policies; therefore, their collective approach to decisions may reflect differing values on growth, social concern and business. They come from the same broader culture but represent a subculture within it.
Although the neoliberal economic paradigm is collective, you all participate in the same economy depending on which side of the fence you are on, whether you are a business owner, employer or a sole trader. However, how you think and reason will differ based on whether you are paying a wage or taking home a weekly salary. The thoughts that influence other aspects of your life, like fashion, education, relationships, etc., will carry specific values and use varied language that shapes your logic.
If you are a woman, gender, depending on your geographical birthplace, may have already defined many aspects of your life through the social conditioning of a nation or group. Even the expectations placed on you simply because you are female may determine the trajectory of your life through the words that the collective mindset has accepted as satisfactory norms. That can vary significantly based on the perspectives around you, whether they stem from religious, political, social, cultural, or traditional narratives. Even the roles assigned to gender may have already boxed you into a category you don’t want to belong to simply because it wasn’t your choice.
A doctor in southern France might share concepts with a Swiss doctor, but their approaches to end-of-life treatments may differ. One nation has politically embraced euthanasia, while another firmly opposes it; therefore, their descriptions of end-of-life scenarios will influence their medical practices. Every profession shares a similar understanding of concepts that resonate within that field. Those who operate within the same philosophies regarding financialisation, banking, and investing will grasp the language of that domain, albeit at varying levels of depth. Understanding a language crafted through specific terms determines how someone invests based on their knowledge. Warren Buffett, for instance, has delved deeply into the financial domain because he committed to reading for five to six hours a day. It depends on how deeply we want to engage with a word and how long we meditate on the concepts and think within the range of ideas associated with a discipline.
Critical thinking is one of the most excellent skills you can develop; no one else can do it. We all need to practice this discipline. We can relate it to someone who practices a sport or a musical instrument; how long you invest your time determines how good you become at applying the concepts and engaging in critical conversations about what you observe behind any discussion. You should be able to dissect the thinking involved and critically weigh what someone is saying. You will hear the inferences they make, which are closely connected to their worldview. You will identify their questions and the purpose behind their discussion. You will identify the concepts they are using and their perspective. You will notice both implicit and explicit assumptions, and you will determine the implications of thinking. That way, you will also know the source of the information they use—academic, religious, cultural, or political. It always has a source.
Yet words are the instruments we use. This is why, when we speak, we need to create a shared understanding of the labels we assign to objects to ensure we're on the same page. This aspect constitutes the science of meaning. For instance, I could say the word, Jesus. Automatically, we all know what those letters label, yet we may have different paradigms regarding who he is. Some might think he’s just a story in a book and has no relevance, while others see him as a prophet. Some may have no ideas, but he is the word and made God manifest, became flesh, and dwelt among us. He bridges heaven and earth, connecting us to the Father. He is El Shaddai, Prince of Peace, Jehovah Nissi, Jehovah Shalom, Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah, Jehovah Sabaoth, the beginning and the end; everything that has life exists because of him. Yet, some of us may not have grasped the significance or depth of those names.
Look at how important words we embrace or dismiss are, as they carry eternal relevance. We could make some untested assumptions and say that millions upon thousands of people go to the grave not confessing Jesus Christ as God. They do not see how crucial it is to embrace words and integrate them into our lives by asking whether it could be true. Is He the meaning of life, the reason we were created in the first place? All of this is significant information to ponder as it determines the eternal trajectory of our lives. But first, you need to have these ideas in your mind to think more deeply about the words we use to label, describe, explain, and illustrate. We cannot think within a limited range of ideas. The power of words embracing incorrect information is as dangerous as holding untested assumptions. An untested assumption means you will not inquire, while incorrect information or theology can lead to misunderstandings; words create meanings and determine everything about our lives.
Written by Rochelle White
Your future lies hidden in words. They serve as seeds, planting realities, thoughts, directions, and ideas. They guide your path simply by how you describe or use them to tell stories. Thinking involves using words; words are the gateway to the unknown. Words become the building blocks of life depending on how your thoughts are shaped. We all share a language but create from the same material while embracing different cultural lifestyles. When we reason or debate internally about our next move, we use words to strengthen our arguments, justify ourselves, determine whether an idea holds validity, or challenge information through language.
We use words to clarify scenarios and our stance on various issues, yet how we convey information to ourselves is deeply entwined with meaning. We may have preferred some meanings over others; the words we use to explain can sometimes be stereotyped or biased. Words are linked to the values we hold regarding different dimensions and decisions. One observation is that if you can identify the group someone belongs to, they will generally share similar values.
We also want to consider the words that form part of that culture when making decisions. For instance, New Zealand's Labour political party differs in its vision for the nation from that of the National political party. Their national agenda shapes the ideas associated with their policies; therefore, their collective approach to decisions may reflect differing values on growth, social concern and business. They come from the same broader culture but represent a subculture within it.
Although the neoliberal economic paradigm is collective, you all participate in the same economy depending on which side of the fence you are on, whether you are a business owner, employer or a sole trader. However, how you think and reason will differ based on whether you are paying a wage or taking home a weekly salary. The thoughts that influence other aspects of your life, like fashion, education, relationships, etc., will carry specific values and use varied language that shapes your logic.
If you are a woman, gender, depending on your geographical birthplace, may have already defined many aspects of your life through the social conditioning of a nation or group. Even the expectations placed on you simply because you are female may determine the trajectory of your life through the words that the collective mindset has accepted as satisfactory norms. That can vary significantly based on the perspectives around you, whether they stem from religious, political, social, cultural, or traditional narratives. Even the roles assigned to gender may have already boxed you into a category you don’t want to belong to simply because it wasn’t your choice.
A doctor in southern France might share concepts with a Swiss doctor, but their approaches to end-of-life treatments may differ. One nation has politically embraced euthanasia, while another firmly opposes it; therefore, their descriptions of end-of-life scenarios will influence their medical practices. Every profession shares a similar understanding of concepts that resonate within that field. Those who operate within the same philosophies regarding financialisation, banking, and investing will grasp the language of that domain, albeit at varying levels of depth. Understanding a language crafted through specific terms determines how someone invests based on their knowledge. Warren Buffett, for instance, has delved deeply into the financial domain because he committed to reading for five to six hours a day. It depends on how deeply we want to engage with a word and how long we meditate on the concepts and think within the range of ideas associated with a discipline.
Critical thinking is one of the most excellent skills you can develop; no one else can do it. We all need to practice this discipline. We can relate it to someone who practices a sport or a musical instrument; how long you invest your time determines how good you become at applying the concepts and engaging in critical conversations about what you observe behind any discussion. You should be able to dissect the thinking involved and critically weigh what someone is saying. You will hear the inferences they make, which are closely connected to their worldview. You will identify their questions and the purpose behind their discussion. You will identify the concepts they are using and their perspective. You will notice both implicit and explicit assumptions, and you will determine the implications of thinking. That way, you will also know the source of the information they use—academic, religious, cultural, or political. It always has a source.
Yet words are the instruments we use. This is why, when we speak, we need to create a shared understanding of the labels we assign to objects to ensure we're on the same page. This aspect constitutes the science of meaning. For instance, I could say the word, Jesus. Automatically, we all know what those letters label, yet we may have different paradigms regarding who he is. Some might think he’s just a story in a book and has no relevance, while others see him as a prophet. Some may have no ideas, but he is the word and made God manifest, became flesh, and dwelt among us. He bridges heaven and earth, connecting us to the Father. He is El Shaddai, Prince of Peace, Jehovah Nissi, Jehovah Shalom, Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah, Jehovah Sabaoth, the beginning and the end; everything that has life exists because of him. Yet, some of us may not have grasped the significance or depth of those names.
Look at how important words we embrace or dismiss are, as they carry eternal relevance. We could make some untested assumptions and say that millions upon thousands of people go to the grave not confessing Jesus Christ as God. They do not see how crucial it is to embrace words and integrate them into our lives by asking whether it could be true. Is He the meaning of life, the reason we were created in the first place? All of this is significant information to ponder as it determines the eternal trajectory of our lives. But first, you need to have these ideas in your mind to think more deeply about the words we use to label, describe, explain, and illustrate. We cannot think within a limited range of ideas. The power of words embracing incorrect information is as dangerous as holding untested assumptions. An untested assumption means you will not inquire, while incorrect information or theology can lead to misunderstandings; words create meanings and determine everything about our lives.
Written by Rochelle White
THE WORD
Your future lies hidden in words. They serve as seeds, planting realities, thoughts, directions, and ideas. They guide your path simply by how you describe or use them to tell stories. Thinking involves using words; words are the gateway to the unknown. Words become the building blocks of life depending on how your thoughts are shaped. We all share a language but create from the same material while embracing different cultural lifestyles. When we reason or debate internally about our next move, we use words to strengthen our arguments, justify ourselves, determine whether an idea holds validity, or challenge information through language.
We use words to clarify scenarios and our stance on various issues, yet how we convey information to ourselves is deeply entwined with meaning. We may have preferred some meanings over others; the words we use to explain can sometimes be stereotyped or biased. Words are linked to the values we hold regarding different dimensions and decisions. One observation is that if you can identify the group someone belongs to, they will generally share similar values.
We also want to consider the words that form part of that culture when making decisions. For instance, New Zealand's Labour political party differs in its vision for the nation from that of the National political party. Their national agenda shapes the ideas associated with their policies; therefore, their collective approach to decisions may reflect differing values on growth, social concern and business. They come from the same broader culture but represent a subculture within it.
Although the neoliberal economic paradigm is collective, you all participate in the same economy depending on which side of the fence you are on, whether you are a business owner, employer or a sole trader. However, how you think and reason will differ based on whether you are paying a wage or taking home a weekly salary. The thoughts that influence other aspects of your life, like fashion, education, relationships, etc., will carry specific values and use varied language that shapes your logic.
If you are a woman, gender, depending on your geographical birthplace, may have already defined many aspects of your life through the social conditioning of a nation or group. Even the expectations placed on you simply because you are female may determine the trajectory of your life through the words that the collective mindset has accepted as satisfactory norms. That can vary significantly based on the perspectives around you, whether they stem from religious, political, social, cultural, or traditional narratives. Even the roles assigned to gender may have already boxed you into a category you don’t want to belong to simply because it wasn’t your choice.
A doctor in southern France might share concepts with a Swiss doctor, but their approaches to end-of-life treatments may differ. One nation has politically embraced euthanasia, while another firmly opposes it; therefore, their descriptions of end-of-life scenarios will influence their medical practices. Every profession shares a similar understanding of concepts that resonate within that field. Those who operate within the same philosophies regarding financialisation, banking, and investing will grasp the language of that domain, albeit at varying levels of depth. Understanding a language crafted through specific terms determines how someone invests based on their knowledge. Warren Buffett, for instance, has delved deeply into the financial domain because he committed to reading for five to six hours a day. It depends on how deeply we want to engage with a word and how long we meditate on the concepts and think within the range of ideas associated with a discipline.
Critical thinking is one of the most excellent skills you can develop; no one else can do it. We all need to practice this discipline. We can relate it to someone who practices a sport or a musical instrument; how long you invest your time determines how good you become at applying the concepts and engaging in critical conversations about what you observe behind any discussion. You should be able to dissect the thinking involved and critically weigh what someone is saying. You will hear the inferences they make, which are closely connected to their worldview. You will identify their questions and the purpose behind their discussion. You will identify the concepts they are using and their perspective. You will notice both implicit and explicit assumptions, and you will determine the implications of thinking. That way, you will also know the source of the information they use—academic, religious, cultural, or political. It always has a source.
Yet words are the instruments we use. This is why, when we speak, we need to create a shared understanding of the labels we assign to objects to ensure we're on the same page. This aspect constitutes the science of meaning. For instance, I could say the word, Jesus. Automatically, we all know what those letters label, yet we may have different paradigms regarding who he is. Some might think he’s just a story in a book and has no relevance, while others see him as a prophet. Some may have no ideas, but he is the word and made God manifest, became flesh, and dwelt among us. He bridges heaven and earth, connecting us to the Father. He is El Shaddai, Prince of Peace, Jehovah Nissi, Jehovah Shalom, Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah, Jehovah Sabaoth, the beginning and the end; everything that has life exists because of him. Yet, some of us may not have grasped the significance or depth of those names.
Look at how important words we embrace or dismiss are, as they carry eternal relevance. We could make some untested assumptions and say that millions upon thousands of people go to the grave not confessing Jesus Christ as God. They do not see how crucial it is to embrace words and integrate them into our lives by asking whether it could be true. Is He the meaning of life, the reason we were created in the first place? All of this is significant information to ponder as it determines the eternal trajectory of our lives. But first, you need to have these ideas in your mind to think more deeply about the words we use to label, describe, explain, and illustrate. We cannot think within a limited range of ideas. The power of words embracing incorrect information is as dangerous as holding untested assumptions. An untested assumption means you will not inquire, while incorrect information or theology can lead to misunderstandings; words create meanings and determine everything about our lives.
Written by Rochelle White
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