Suggest vs. Sugjest
I am here to try and write the best witticisms that I can. Therefore, I believe it is within my right(/write) to occasionally flex (and even introduce) adaptations to existing words in order to best fit the needs of these writings. What else really is a writer’s license, eh?1
Along those lines, how else has wise/dumb language continued to evolve over time?
Suggestions are suitable substitutes for influence.
Sugjestions are perhaps slightly sillier substitutes. Regardless, they are still substitutes for influence all the same. As I started scripting this site, this subtle shift in the styling of a single syllable of a word served as a stark sentry surrounding my sensibilities…
Do not get completely lost in the work; do not forget why you are doing what you are even doing in the first place. Keep in mind what the point of it all is…
What even is the reason for all of this? As I understand things better (which isn’t that well IMO, mind you), I can say now that duty and love are what drive me. They are two of the main reasons why this site even exists. However, at the time when “sugjestion” became an idea in my head, I needed to remind myself then to also have some fun along the way… otherwise… (or otherdumb)…
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
-ambiguous source – James Howell, The Shining (1980), etc.
IMHO, there’s already too much red rum2 out there in this world currently. I wish Jack Sparrow could be speaking up instead right now and asking all of us why it’s gone :)3
IMO, it can be so easy to get swept away by the global dismay that waylays our brains, capacitays, and personalitays. Therefore, for this first-ever Smarturday (which is when I’d like to encourage or sugjest to us all to reflect a bit more and look inward a bit more, as best as we each can), I want to clarify my definition and/or idea for sugjestions and what it means, to me at least, to be a sugjester.
First, suggestion is softer than most words. I like that idea, and I prefer that approach a lot more. My inherent intensity can instigate inconducive and inopportune interference with individuals if I don’t instinctually instill it incrementally. In that vein, if I invoke my insights as idyllic idiosyncrasies, I intrinsically introduce DEI. IMO, my writing is diverse. My focus is equity, and, if I sugjest to the best of my abilities, then perhaps I can idealize the implied intent here – inclusivity <3 interested? intrigued?? invigorated??? inywho… ;)
Second, jest can often catch a bad and possibly false reputation. I like focusing on the playful side of jest, not the derisive or demeaning aspect of it. Owning some hypocrisy there, yes, I am aware of writing that after more or less demeaning someone a good amount in the previous post. I mostly had fun with it, though, and can you really, truly tell me that it was not justified and/or warranted there? :) My mind is now toying with the idea of “jestified”, but there’s a time and a place for optimal change; while I want to have fun here, I also choose to remind myself to reel it in responsibly as well (within reason). Perhaps that aside helps paint the picture, though. Perhaps you can see how I try to find a balance – take the purpose seriously and enjoy the process. Have some fun along the way, please and thanks; when and where you can and as best as you can, inject your jests in healthy and loving ways… that’s just my sugjestion for us all :) <3
In conclusion, I choose to be one of the sugjesters. There are so many of us out there, even if that may not necessarily be how we all self-identify. I see y’all, though, and I appreciate y’all. So very much. Thank you for doing what you are doing. I love you <3
maybe it is all wise… maybe it is all dumb. Time will tell.
- Please note: this term is better known as artistic license or literary license ↩︎
- Spoiler Alert – it’s a Shining reference to “murder” (what is it backwards?) ↩︎
- In case you have a minute-ish to spare to enjoy this brief beach scene… :) ↩︎