#38
Conversations have the power to open our eyes to new perspectives, our mind to new ideas and our heart to new connections.
The art of conversation, the way it was practised by Socrates, lies in the equal give and take during a dialogue based on mutual love for the truth and understanding of opposing views.
When’s the last time you “got lost” in a conversation? In other words, when’s the last time you practised speaking as a way of discovering, growing and becoming?
We often approach conversations as a means to an end. “Could you do this for me” or “Did you know person X did this thing” quickly remove any opportunity for a chat on a deeper level (on a soul level).
What happens when our souls connect? We understand that we’re not so different from one another, even if we each have plenty of unique beliefs, habits or rituals.
What happens when we can’t make a soul connection? We are like two circles that can never truly form a Venn diagram, because we’re scared to be vulnerable together with others.
Sometimes we hide the best parts of ourselves out of fear of embarrassment and judgement. But the moment we open up, the world welcomes us with open arms – bringing an army of like-minded people to support us and thrive with us.
Back to our daily question.
Picture you have 1 hour with anyone in the world.
Who do you pick?
A friend or a family member who’s living on the other side of the world?
A wise Buddhist monk, or the current most famous pop culture idol?
Your favourite writer, athlete or political leader?
What if you could spend an hour with someone who’s no longer alive?
Or someone from the distant future?
