I know a person who always talks while looking into a mirror, sometimes to herself, sometimes to the wall, and sometimes to animals and trees. I often wondered how it is possible to talk with non living things and with different animals that cannot convey their feelings or language in the way humans do. Once, I asked her about it.
She said, “I am happy to talk with a mirror because I can talk to myself and control my emotions. Actually, it also gives me a lot of confidence. It understands me well, and I cannot expect this from another person. Is that right? They will definitely judge my words and actions.”
I responded, “Yes, of course. But still, the mirror cannot reply to you, right?”
“Who said the mirror is not replying?” she asked. “It is just not like your mobile phone, which acts like your close friend, listening to everything you say, spreading it across the world, and passing it on. Interestingly, what you call a secret is no longer a secret, and whatever information you share or ask for is used for its own benefit.”
She continued.
“The mirror is speaking to me, so I am talking to it. Is it just because you cannot hear it? Does that mean the voice does not exist? There are many sounds that are difficult for the human ear to catch, and there are higher frequencies too. According to the capacity of hearing, every species listens to a different range of sounds, right?”
I was silent for a moment. Yes, she was right. There are different types of sounds everywhere. Just because I cannot hear them does not mean they do not exist.
I said, “Fine. Then why are you talking to plants and animals? Is it a good habit? People will definitely say that you are mad.”
She replied, “Yes, people are already saying that I am a mad person just because I am not talking to them. Instead, I choose the mirror, plants, and animals. Of course, I do not mind if they judge me. In fact, if someone judges you and talks badly about you, it is quite natural. The problem begins only when you take it to heart. Otherwise, it is not a problem at all.”
She paused for a moment and continued.
“Anyway, let me come to the point. Who said that talking to plants and animals is a bad thing? In fact, if you talk only to humans, they may give you negative energy and judge you. But animals often offer nothing but presence and acceptance.”
I interrupted her.
“Am I looking like an idiot who will simply believe everything you say?”
She smiled and said, “Of course not, as of now. But please understand this. Talking to plants and animals definitely improves your mental capacity and helps you connect emotionally. It is simple. If you share your emotional problems with a person, they may dump a hundred more problems on you. And, being human, I am also selfish. If I talk well with them, they will give me good fruits and milk. So, in a way, I benefit from it too.”
She continued.
“Plants may not have ears, but they can sense sound and touch. Do you know something interesting? Compared to your voice, my voice may help a plant grow taller. That is the power of a woman.”
She laughed, and then quickly added that she was not joking.
“It is believed that a female voice can help plants grow well. Not only human voices, but different forms of music, especially classical music, may also support healthy growth. Their roots can even identify the sound and vibration of water, which is why they search for its source.”
For a moment, I wondered how little we truly understand about the world around us. Science continues to explore the ways plants respond to vibrations, touch, light, and their environment. Perhaps there is far more communication happening in nature than we can currently perceive.
She looked at me and said, “So, my dear friend, please do not judge people based only on what you can hear or understand. There are countless species on Earth that you may not even be aware of. Forget about sound. There are entire worlds that exist beyond the limits of our senses.”
Once again, I was speechless.