In all thy getting get understanding.

Strive to understand the entirety of matters, that your knowledge may be full.

This means looking at the content of an argument or discussion relative to context.

A great portion of understanding is all about context.

A failed lesson

One of the most important lessons taught in school is that of context.

Context refers to the things surrounding a particular item or object that gives a thing its basis or meaning.

When learning how to correctly analyze sentences for  greater understanding the teacher instructs his or her pupil on context.

Without context a sentence or statement will make no sense.

This helps the student to find clues in order to interpret the true meaning or significance of what is being relayed.

This particular tool is extremely instrumental in the structuring of human relationships.

It  is instrumental in helping one finding clarity and cohesiveness in our world.

A great many fires have been set betwixt people for lack of clarity regarding context in discussions.

“A discourse and its context are in close relationship; the discourse elaborates its context and the context helps interpret the meaning of utterances in the discourse” (Song 878 ).

A great many do not take the patience or the time to analyze what is being said in its entirety including the context wherein it was said prior to taking responsive action.

A misunderstanding of gargantuan proportions often erupts lending to a tense and disruptive atmosphere un-conducive to relationship building.

“When we study and analyze a discourse, we should bear in mind that,no context, no discourse, and we should not neglect the related context of a discourse” (Song 878).

Everything must be looked at in its proper context to gain understanding.

Have you ever read or seen something and become moved to an unfathomable passion to say something or to act?

Have you ever been guilty of drawing abrupt conclusions only to find out later you were not entirely correct in your assertions?

This happens often, especially in this social media age.

A  lot is taken out of context.

Many seem to find an increased need to come to quick solutions and, derive quick responses, and this has led to poor examination.

Our increased intellect and knowledge has made us more informed but mentally weakened.

Our prideful nature has made us gurus of everything except greater attentiveness

And little patience.

When not taken in its proper context, anything can be misconstrued and serve a fodder for misunderstandings.

Many do not understand this and likewise don’t seek greater clarity.

Presumptions and assumptions have taken the driver seat, reason and patience have taken a back seat or rather been shoved into the trunk.

The focus on one elemental factor without looking at the whole will always leave one lost, and confused.

Confusion is the mother of chaos and misunderstanding.

Let’s take a photo for example.

A photo may have little to no significance or meaning outside of context.

When one is given background information the picture becomes more poignant and alive, more relevant.

It is the same for a conversation. “The context in which a discussion is seen or held affects the meaning the listener draws from it.”

Context is important.

The next time you have a conversation before responding, analyze, try to frame the conversation in a particular context to get greater clarity.

If unable to do this without the aid of the communication partner ask them to give greater insight into context.

Don’t be afraid to ask “In what context are you referring.”

A little knowledge goes a long way.

Song, Lichao. “The Role of Context in Discourse Analysis.” Journal of Language Teaching and Research, Vol 1 No.6 869-879. November 2010. Web. 3 July 2015