The Soul of Language

言靈也被稱為“語言的靈魂”

Kotodama, also known as the "soul of language" or "spirit of language," is a concept rooted

或“語言的精神”，是一個植根

in Japanese Shinto and Buddhist traditions.

於日本神道教和佛教傳統的概念。

This belief posits that words carry an intrinsic spiritual force suggesting that words can

這種信念認為，言語具有內在的精神力量，顯示言語可以

manifest reality, change the environment's energy, and affect individuals within it.

化為現實，改變環境的能量，並影響其中的個人。

It emphasizes mindful speech due to the potential of words to bring about good or ill fortune.

它強調正念言語，因為言語有可能帶來好運或厄運。

Deeply integrated into Japanese culture, kotodama is visible in rituals, prayers, and everyday

言靈深深融入了日本文化，在儀式、祈禱和日常

conversations, where language is deliberately chosen to harness this power.

對話中隨處可見，當中語言都是經過精心選擇來利用這種力量。

Engaging in malevolent conversation, under kotodama, is believed to emit negative energy

人們相信，在言靈下進行惡意對話會散發出負能量

and attract misfortune, affecting both the speaker and the recipient.

並招來不幸，對說話者和接受者都會產生影響。

This reflects the idea that the energy you put out into the world through your speech

這反映了這樣一種觀點：你透過語言向世界釋放的能量

impacts the universe and, in turn, comes back to you.

會影響宇宙，然後又回到你身上。

Therefore, kotodama promotes a culture where speech is used positively and constructively,

因此，言靈信仰提倡一種積極、建設性地使用言語的文化，

advocating for mindful communication as both a social courtesy and a spiritual duty.

倡導用心溝通，既是一種社會禮貌，也是一種靈性上的義務。