Though invisible, words also circulate

Is there a "circulation" of words as well?

"Qi" and "air" produce positive effects by circulating.
So then—
is there a similar circulation for words?

To give you the conclusion first: yes, there is.

Words begin to circulate the moment they are uttered

Words are "thoughts" as long as they remain in your head.
However,

・Speaking them aloud
・Writing them down
・Expressing them through facial expressions or attitude

The moment you do this, words are released into the outside world.

And then
they vibrate the air, reach the other person, create a reaction, and draw out other words.

I feel that this structure is very similar to how qi flows and air circulates.

The better the words, the easier it is for the circulation to remain clear

Qi and air also have the property of:

・Stagnating when the flow stops
・Becoming clear when they circulate

Words are the same;

・Gratitude・Appreciation・Words of recognition・Honest feelings

Such words lower the other person's defenses and
make it easier to elicit a gentle response.

As a result,

From good words,

→ Good reactions
→ More good words

a cycle is born.

Bad words clog the circulation.

On the other hand,

・Negativity
・Preconceptions
・Sarcasm
・Aggressive language

These disrupt the circulation.

The other person goes silent, distances themselves, or returns the same attack. In other words,
the flow stops or reverses.

In terms of air, it is close to a state of 'stagnation'.

What comes back is not the words themselves

This is a very important point.

What comes back in the circulation of words with othersis not the same words.

What comes back is,

・The air
・The atmosphere
・The relationship

itself.

Kind words create a sense of security,
while harsh words create a tense atmosphere.

We are constantly receiving that 'atmosphere' unconsciously.

Circulation happens even with self-talk

Circulation does not only happen between others.

'I'm no good anyway'
'I'm bound to fail again'

These words also,

Words
→ Thoughts
→ Emotions
→ Actions
→ Results
→ More of the same words

circulate internally in this form.

That is precisely why the words you say to yourself have the greatest influence.

Conclusion

This is one perspective on the flow of words that I have felt myself during our daily interactions.

Words are not just information.
Though invisible, they certainly flow, circulate, and change the atmosphere.

Just like energy or the air, words are also something that "circulates."

Choosing what words to release is also choosing what kind of atmosphere to live in.

May the words you speak today be words that improve the circulation just a little bit🌿

[Bonus]

Apparently, this article marks 200 consecutive days of posting!