I heard a sermon about conversations the other day. It was on a conversation two people had walking away from Jerusalem after the crucifixion of Jesus. Jesus joined them and then talked with them.
They asked to join them for dinner and it because of this conversation they learned who they had been talking to. It was about how important conversations were in ancient times.
I wonder today if the children of today will realize the importance of being able to hold a good conversation. So many of them it seems are so wrapped up in their phones, emails and text messaging.
Emojis and three letter abbreviations are similar to a new language but they don’t give you the back ground. The phone is hidden below the table at dinner and they miss the events of the day that the family experienced. The lessons learned, are lost because they are not listening.
When it comes to your friends you are showing respect by taking the time to listen. When you are talking to a stranger you are showing you care about them by listening. It is really important to be good at listening and conversations.
It is how you get to know people and how they get to know you. Items like learning what they believe & they are learning what you believe. What are your background stories and what are theirs?
Items you may have in common like where you grew up and went to school. Friends in common, work experiences, what music each of you like. It is the only way to build a relationship that goes beyond just a transaction.
As I age, I appreciate the conversations I have had with my grandparents and parents who have all passed. The trials and struggles they had in everyday life and the joys and successes that gave them meaning.
I regret that I was not in tune to all that they had to say and all the stories I never asked them to tell me about. What their life and their parents life was like when they were growing up.
Are you having those conversations with your children and the younger generation? Are you passing on the family history and beliefs or are you letting it disappear into history? Aging gives you a chance to be a sage to them.
If they are not into listening and having that conversation then write it down in a letter they can read at a later time. Write that memoir of what life was like in the past and what you observed.
Let us talk and see where you can make a difference in their lives. Getting older gives you the chance to look at the world in a different way. Live life with gusto and intention.
I can help you to keep pushing forward with your plans on enjoying life.
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