Every stop and analyze what kind of conversations you have with people? What is the ebb and flow? Is it dominated by one person or does everybody contribute equally? Is it a true give and take, or does each person just wait until the other person stops talking in order to jump in? How much of the conversation is discussing ideas/events or just swapping stories? Do the stories relate and enhance each other, or are they just one-uppers? Is the focus primarily on you, the other person or what? Does the other person seem to genuinely pay attention and care?
Recently, I have started to take note of the type of conversations I have with people. I haven't done it very much, but it intrigues me and is something I am going to continue to examine. I would encourage all of you to do that as well. My first thought is that the type of conversation you have with a person and how that conversation runs its course can actually be valuable insight into that person. In no way do I feel like I am qualified to judge what insight means, but I feel like it can be a window into said person.
I encourage you all to let me know what you find out, andI will keep you posted with my findings as well.
Good luck and happy talks.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
A new direction
Life is nothing of not ever-changing. Our thoughts from yesterday fade before we realize we miss them. Tomorrow's ideas form before we realize we need them. To forget is common. To be surprised is normal. It is who we are and how we operate.
We leave who we were an become somebody new without realization. The changes might be so gradual that they escape notice. Or happen with such speed as we cannot keep up. This is life.
Our task is not to be stationary. Change is inevitable. Change is good. Growth leads to new ideas, experiences and understanding. Our task is awareness. To be cognizant of change and ensure positive growth is our goal.
This is not the only undertaking in life. It might not even be high up on the list. But right now, this is my mission. This is what I need to do.
We leave who we were an become somebody new without realization. The changes might be so gradual that they escape notice. Or happen with such speed as we cannot keep up. This is life.
Our task is not to be stationary. Change is inevitable. Change is good. Growth leads to new ideas, experiences and understanding. Our task is awareness. To be cognizant of change and ensure positive growth is our goal.
This is not the only undertaking in life. It might not even be high up on the list. But right now, this is my mission. This is what I need to do.
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