I think this is especially relevant as we progress through the seemingly endless process of electing our political leaders. What if we limited every campaign speech to only 22 words?
What if you tried to craft every prayer so it was exactly 22 words long? Would your communication with God be any better?
"Father, forgive me for the ways I've failed you again today. Grant me the desire to serve and the strength to obey."
Hmm, that might actually lengthen some of my prayers!
(I've put a link to 22 Words under "Blogland")
2 comments:
Wow, what a cool thought. One of my main jobs at work is to work on clear, concise communication. This can be especially difficult in dealing with people who don't speak English that well. But I've become convinced that saying something in a few words takes a lot more skills and practice than being able to say the whole thing in a lot.
And yes, I know it took me 63 words to say that, so let me say it in six: "Brevity is the soul of wit." (Shakespeare)
Even better than making it short is making sure you have something worthwhile to say, whether it is twenty-two words or not.
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