If Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder…

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Then what is in the Ear of the Listener?

Joy?  Conflict?  Happiness?  Sadness?

It’s all that and more. But it can be tough when the words aren’t ours.  When they’re expressed in languages we don’t know.  Or speak.  Or understand. 

But does that mean those words, those expressions, those feelings have no value?  Simply because we can’t understand them?  Of course not.

We just need to try a little harder.  We need to look for clues rather than listen to words.  We can watch faces, study eyes, observe body language.  At some point recognition, understanding,  and appreciation will emerge.   And voila! We will have successfully communicated. 

It may not be everything but it’s something.  It’s a start.  And it sure beats the heck out of turning our backs on those who’s words are not ours. 

It’s also simply what we do when we are fortunate enough to live in a democracy.