TO SPEAK EVERY LANGUAGE OR TO PLAY EVERY MUSICAL INSTRUMENT? :My POV

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I was at home yesterday evening, cooking dinner for the family, when my phone rang. I said the usual line I murmur whenever my phone rang—who knows me?😂. I checked my phone and boom! It was @starstrings01 calling me. I was marveled that someone of such a great personality would call my number.

I picked up the call and he made the purpose of his call known —''Hive hangout is currently going on on discord and I thought I should remind you'' He said. 'Oh sh#t! How did I forget again?, I’m not even in my late 20’s yet, so how am I this forgetful?' I thought. I thanked him for the reminder, and bade him bye. Off to discord!!! Before I miss any more moment in the community hangout

Okayyy, wait, please read that again, in a less serious manner this time😂😂. Don’t mind me, I can be very dramatic at times 😩🤲

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So, I got to discord and joined the hangout. @Olujay was the one moderating for the night—Interesting!!! And the amazing people — @princessbusayo , @sekani , @bobbydones , @dlmmqb , @adaezeinchrist , also graced the hangout with their presence.

I went straight to the chat box as I was curious about the topic for the night and just at the perfect time, it was sent in again by @olujay.

The topic goes thus:

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Words vs Melodies: Choosing Between Two Worlds

In our world, you find people wanting to learn multiple languages or multiple instruments.

Would you rather be able to speak every language or be able to play every musical instrument? Why?

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Oh wow! What an interesting topic. I listened to the insightful point of views of other members that spoke and I was also invited to go on stage to say one or two things on the topic, and choose one of the options, but I was so shyyyyyy at first (happens everytime).

I did go on stage later though (who would miss an opportunity to contribute to such an interesting topic), after battling the spirit of shyness in me🌝🌝.

Actually, I am writing this post to say about the topic, the things I didn’t remember to share on the spot(to share my two cents, basically)

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To start with, music is a very powerful language itself. Many call it a universal language, and this line, is unarguably very profound. Music has a magical effect on people, and honestly, being able to play every instrument sounds so enticing and nice too.

but……….

I am definitely going for the second option—speaking every language. That’s really huge!…Honestly, that is like having a super power or possessing a priceless treasure. Additionally, it’s a total flex!!!. You visit any new place and it immediately feels like home. It’s like understanding the universe itself. This could even bail you out of danger sometimes. Okay, imagine this practical scenario;

You find yourself in a new land and obviously, they would refer to you as a stranger. Out of the fear of who you might be or what you might possess, if they proceed to harm you, no musical instrument would save you from the situation (unless, they are fascinated by how it looks, and that’s not always a good thing). They would not even wait for you to bring your instrument out, let alone play it to their hearing (unless they are extremely patient). But if they hear ‘Don’t hurt me, I’m harmless!’ In their own distinct language, what do you think would happen?🌝

Or let’s look at it from the point of view of an auditory or speech impaired Individual. Imagine how glad they would feel when someone communicates to them using the sign language— Finally! Someone who understands🥹. They too, want to hear and be heard, in the language they have known all their lives. Understanding their language can make them feel so happy in an incomprehensible manner.

I wish to travel the world someday, and meet with different people and tribes. Imagine being able to communicate with them, one will never feel lost or unsafe. It will always be like you are home, away from home. Basically, knowing every language will allow you to fit in any place or gathering.

Also, knowing every language would have saved great tutors the time and energy to translate their teachings to English language, for people like me to understand well. Imagine we knew their languages, they would not need to stress so much, before everyone can learn.

One of the juicy rewards of speaking every language would be ‘connecting to all kinds of music’. Truth be told ,there are some music that do not need translation before you can feel it’s soothing effect deep in your bones. Now imagine if you can actually understand the entirely lyrics—Oh my my!🥹. But there are some music that you just need to understand the entirety of them. You’ll be surprised at how much meaning and feeling a lyrics can give to a song.

I can go on and on, listing why I would prefer to speak every language than play every instrument. But I would love to know what you think about the topic as well.

Would you rather be able to speak every language or be able to play every musical instrument?

Most importantly, Why?

I would really love to hear from you too.

Wait, Understanding every language should include that of animals as well, right?😂. Finally, I’d be able to beg all these rats disturbing my peace to pack out peacefully, in order to avoid bloodshed😂💔.

Okay, I think I should stop here😂

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Thanks for reading❤️