In all of my travels, I have come to know of some languages that are used around the world. These languages are beautiful and uplifting, and they exist to bring people together. In Ghana, I have come to realize several of these languages again:
Dance-- How could I not start with acknowledging this language? Haha. Dance is everywhere! It is often used for enjoyment and entertainment, but it's also used for storytelling, spiritual ceremonies, preparations for battle, and so on. No matter where I've been, I've found dance, and I have experienced it in a way for people to connect and share with one another. So although the styles of dance can be unique to each culture / country / region, they tend to serve similar purposes and communicate experiences and emotions.
Music-- Just like dance, music is everywhere! One of my favorite instruments to observe and feel around the world is the drum! And how can I say "the drum" when there are so many types of drums? Drums have been used to relay messages through far distances (perhaps from one tribe to another), and they have been used to support dance. Sometimes we refer to this as "moving to the heartbeat of Mother Earth." There are even "natural drums", such as certain trees in Ghana that were used as instruments to send and receive messages in the jungle/forest. A person need only to bang the side of the tree, and the sound will travel for up to 2 miles!
Smiles-- This language is so strong! In India, I only learned a handful of Tamil words and phrases. Here in Ghana, I have managed the same-- only a few words and phrases in Twi. In Hungary, the language came to me at a very slow pace. In Mexico, I often rely on the Spanish I learned in Jr. High. And the list can go on. Despite my limited understanding of the spoken words in these countries, I quickly develop friendships through smiles :) Perhaps that sounds cheesy, but it's true! Smiles are magic, and I have found them everywhere I've gone.
The Light of Christ-- I believe that there is a special spark/power/energy/quality within each of us that can be referred to as the Light of Christ. Whether someone carries the same beliefs as me, or whether they are Christian or not, I have felt connections through the Light of Christ with people around the world. This language is spiritual and can reach the whole soul. The Light of Christ unites hearts and generates "the good vibes we feel in the universe."
There are surely more languages that are shared worldwide, but these are the ones that stand out to me most.
Dance-- How could I not start with acknowledging this language? Haha. Dance is everywhere! It is often used for enjoyment and entertainment, but it's also used for storytelling, spiritual ceremonies, preparations for battle, and so on. No matter where I've been, I've found dance, and I have experienced it in a way for people to connect and share with one another. So although the styles of dance can be unique to each culture / country / region, they tend to serve similar purposes and communicate experiences and emotions.
Music-- Just like dance, music is everywhere! One of my favorite instruments to observe and feel around the world is the drum! And how can I say "the drum" when there are so many types of drums? Drums have been used to relay messages through far distances (perhaps from one tribe to another), and they have been used to support dance. Sometimes we refer to this as "moving to the heartbeat of Mother Earth." There are even "natural drums", such as certain trees in Ghana that were used as instruments to send and receive messages in the jungle/forest. A person need only to bang the side of the tree, and the sound will travel for up to 2 miles!
Smiles-- This language is so strong! In India, I only learned a handful of Tamil words and phrases. Here in Ghana, I have managed the same-- only a few words and phrases in Twi. In Hungary, the language came to me at a very slow pace. In Mexico, I often rely on the Spanish I learned in Jr. High. And the list can go on. Despite my limited understanding of the spoken words in these countries, I quickly develop friendships through smiles :) Perhaps that sounds cheesy, but it's true! Smiles are magic, and I have found them everywhere I've gone.
The Light of Christ-- I believe that there is a special spark/power/energy/quality within each of us that can be referred to as the Light of Christ. Whether someone carries the same beliefs as me, or whether they are Christian or not, I have felt connections through the Light of Christ with people around the world. This language is spiritual and can reach the whole soul. The Light of Christ unites hearts and generates "the good vibes we feel in the universe."
There are surely more languages that are shared worldwide, but these are the ones that stand out to me most.
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