About Conversations
/ˌkɑːn.vɚˈseɪ.ʃən/
:talk between two or more people in which thoughts, feelings, and ideas are expressed, questions are asked and answered, or news and information is exchanged.
My deepest and most precious relationships have one thing in common; the ability and inclination to share deep thoughts, feelings and ideas intelligently, and in ways that enrich the soul.
Although, my perspective about small talk has changed a bit (I used to find small talk extremely draining and unnecessary), I still retain a deep appreciation for good conversations, especially with people who share similar values and interests.
Good conversations will fill your love tank, make you feel revived and offer you new insights and perspectives you never considered. It’s even more magical when the conditions are perfect (imagine you in comfortable clothing, sitting on soft grass oozing rich petrichor, under the soft moonlight on a chilly evening in April, with the pleasure of a good convo).
Bliss.
The beauty of conversations, in my opinion, lies in being open and feeling heard. It’s like an exchange where each person is open and receptive of the other, even when opinions conflict. Conversations allow you to see into the other person; to feel their feelings, hear their thoughts and experience their person.
It’s almost spiritual.
I had a conversation with someone few months before now that led me to an experience I like to call a baptism of audacity. It was like a transfer of personal essence. I consider it one of the ways a person can share parts of themselves with others.
This sharing goes beyond what is communicated in words alone. It’s a unique, almost indescribable blend of individuality, aura and demeanor, expressed in words. The idea that simply moving one’s mouth and uttering words can foster deep connections and intimacy, is just awe-mazing, if you ask me.
Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or friendship, is conversation.
-Oscar Wilde
True conversation isn’t about proving a point. It’s not about trying to show the other person what you know, shoving your opinion in their faces and barely listening to what they have to say. It’s first about caring enough to listen and see the other person.
Sometimes, what you need when you’re feeling blue is a conversation, and in no time, you’re up and fired up.
Good conversation can leave you more exhilarated than alcohol; more refreshed than the theater or a concert. It can bring you entertainment and pleasure; it can help you get ahead, solve problems, spark the imagination of others. It can increase your knowledge and education. It can erase misunderstandings, and bring you closer to those you love.
-Dorothy Sarnoff
When last did you have a really good conversation? You may want to call a friend (or an old friend) and unwind.
Remember to really listen and be open.
See you!
