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Sunday, 07 September 2008
Archives 2006 Meaningful Conversations
| Meaningful Conversations | | Print | |
| Written by Anne Ronan, Ph.D. | |
 Become curious about others, slow down and talk together, over time, in a place you love. Lately, I’ve spent time slowing my life down, thinking about and observing what absolutely delights my heart, knowing that in these activities, I am in touch with my essential self. As I spend more time in these activities, I flourish, bloom and live in joy. I recently fell in love with the word “exquisite” and here’s how I played with it: “My life is exquisite––of intricate and beautiful design, of such beauty and delicacy as to arouse intense delight.” And I wish that for each of YOU! One of the activities I value and treasure is “real” conversations. I thoroughly enjoy listening deeply to the heart of another. To share conversation where we each have a chance to speak and feel truly heard, without being judged. I recently read a book by Margaret Wheatley, Turning to one another: simple conversations to restore hope to the future, that moved me greatly. In it she states: “We have never wanted to be alone. But today, we are alone. We are more fragmented and isolated from each other than ever before…we move at frantic speed, spinning out into greater isolation. We seek consolation in everything, but each other. We’ve forgotten the source of true contentment and well-being.” The intent of her book and the intent of this article is to encourage and support you in beginning conversations about what’s important to you. I’ll share with you a few conversation starters that Margaret offers and then an invitation to join me in meaningful conversations. Go ahead, start a conversation with someone about any of these: 1. What do I believe about others? 2. When do I experience good listening? 3. Am I willing to reclaim time to think? 4. What is my unique contribution to the whole? 5. When do I experience the sacred? Become curious about others, slow down and talk together, over time, in a place you love. When you’re comfortable, begin to invite new people into your conversation. If you’d like to have a great conversation, by phone, with a spiritually minded group, drop into my Science of Mind Teleconference Study Group any Tuesday afternoon from 4:00 – 5:00 pm Pacific. We have callers from all over the country who come together to share our lives, meditate together and discuss books we’re reading––our current book is The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer, and next will be Looking In for Number One by Alan Cohen. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the book––join us anyway. Dial into 1-712-580-8020, access code 101188 for a meaningful conversation! (No cost to join us, though donations are suggested and gratefully accepted.) ANN RONAN, PH.D. Religious Science Practitioner 909-717-1113 |
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