What Are We Talking About

There is so much going on in the world today. There is much to talk about, but are we really talking about anything? It seems like it’s the same Ol thing over and over again. We talk about politics, we talk about climate, we talk about finances, we talk about health, so on and so forth. But one thing I am seeing it that the talking seems to be taking sides of being right on one side or the other. What ever happened to agree to disagree or come to some middle ground conclusion? We have become polarized in our thinking and therefore in our communication. I have also seen more and more violent and threatening talk. Why have we escalated to this? Is it so important to be heard that a person must get violent? How does that solve anything? In my opinion it just makes me want to listen all the less. So maybe we need to really look at what we are talking about and understand what we are trying to say. Talk about too little and no one hears, talk too loudly and people run away. Talk about nonsense and people become indoctrinated, talk about facts and people become rebellious. What is wrong with us?

What issue or issues we are talking about and how we share that information is a huge piece of the pie. I like most pies and will even try some that I have never tried before because you don’t know till you try. But I will admit there are some pies I don’t like, and, in that case, I can politely say no and not partake. We do have that choice. So, what am I talking about, what are you talking about can be the introduction to a full embodied conversation. Or it can be a dead-end path in a maze of misunderstanding or not caring. What we are talking about should be a dialog of communication. A dialog that gives us wisdom, insight, and knowledge. What we are talking about should include sympathy and empathy, all ingredients of that yummy pie. Now here’s a note. Let’s say you don’t like the pie. Well, that doesn’t mean you should leave the table. Just sit and listen and if you feel so obliged maybe order your own piece or even a whole different dish. But at least your present.

What are we talking about is really just one side of the dialog. The other side is listening. Yes, we have much to say but sometimes someone else’s thoughts and processes can get us out of our own heads. Then when we have enough information maybe then we can interject our own sugar or salt to add to the mix. Because what you say, what I say, what they say actually might be of value. And there is a time when you absolutely should say something. There is a time for listening and there is a time to speak. Both of these actions I feel take a bigger understanding of our own self. To know thineself is actually the journey we are on quite frankly. We are not on a journey to Lord over and have power above anyone else. We are to co-exist. So maybe you have something important to say, maybe I have something important to say. Maybe it’s nothing but sharing a moment over the fire or a cup of coffee but please take the time to listen and understand just what we are talking about. It can change your bubble and can then change the world.