Words, words, words,... English words, German words, Italian words, French words, Spanish words, Latin words, Dutch words, Sanskrit words, words in languages I can't even name. It has been a delight to be in this hodgepodge of languages and see the effect it has had on my cognition. Just the other day I wrote an essay about the power of the word and how with our words we co-create this reality.
 Language plays a significant role in this. There is the example of a man who decided to call a table a glass, and a glass a bird, and so on, and was put into a mental health facility, because he could not communicate with the world around him any longer. But what if someone came up with a language, spoke and sang words that nobody else knew as such, but that everyone could still understand and relate to? Music is often considered a "universal language". My friend Janubia just came out with a new record and was sweet enough to send me a copy to Switzerland (that and a lovely letter from my friend Shaunti were my first two items of mail here - apart from a electricity bill). I had heard bits and pieces before but for the first time took a proper and full listening. Wow.... She did it ;-) She created her own language, and recorded most beautiful songs in it. Although I have no idea what she is singing about, I can feel it. Her music and her words somehow make sense. Music has always been like a drug for me. Different music induces different mental states. From bombastic Beethoven to mellow Marley, I have always enjoyed the variety of experience that music can provide.... and now this.... Janubia's music makes me want to dance, sing, hop around, laugh, all kinds of things - wonder if she is suggesting that in her lyrics... Definitely check it out, you will not regret!
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