Monday, December 5, 2011

Is Communication Synonymous With Truth?

Being naturally good at communication is not a gift that everyone has. Those who do though are considered very lucky. And with good reason; successful and good communication is something that is very hard in today's world. People choose their own methods of communication. Either that, or they create them. No, I'm not talking computing legends like Steve Jobs who not only created his own method of expression, but created a device that would help millions across the world to express too. No, I'm talking about those people who have something plaguing their miserable lives which leads them to one day, possibly late at night, pick up their guitar, a pick, a pencil and a paper. Thus are produced some of the world's greatest musical legends. The other half are of course produced because they have pure raw talent. Which they then much like their instruments, pick, tune and mould into impeccable shape. The people however, who are inspired by the things happening in their lives or things they observe are the true communicators. Because when they deliver, they use examples and situations that they have seen or faced. When it comes to books or music, there is a certain poetic license which allows the writer to use their imagination which allows them to twist the truth and create a happy and unreal world for the reader or listener. In the entirely opposite circumstance, (something that usually happens in songs,) is that the writer will compose a song about a failed relationship or about loss and that is something that people will be able to relate to, only to be left feeling upset as they are left remembering their loss. However, true communicators tell the truth in a way that the public understands. They relate what they are talking about to something a majority of the crowd listening, has experienced or are likely to in the near future. To be a good communicator, the first thing you need to do, is not paint the wrong picture. But, telling the truth in a blunt way isn't good communication. You need to know where to draw the line. Good communication is about walking on the thin line between truth and lies. They say the truth is hard to face, it is good communicators who make facing this easier. My final say is that all communicators speak the truth, but all truth speakers are not communicators. Saying the truth is just the first step.

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