Dialogue is a great thing. When done in depth, it can really create a bond between you and the person you are chatting with. It can either make you respect or lose respect for the person you are talking with. I have had several deep talks with people and out of those times of "bearing ones soul" I have really created deep friendships.
I really enjoyed our "field trip" to Mi Casa Cafe. It was nice to just sit down and talk about the different books that my group and I were reading (even if they were not the kind of book that Professor Corrigan asked for us to bring, whoops)...we had a good time nevertheless. In our discussion time, I learned more about my fellow group members. It was nice to hear their different perspectives on the topics discussed! It is always interesting how one persons opinion can shed so much light on something that you have never thought of.
After doing this dialogue assignment, I have come to realize the importance of having deep talks with people. Whatever the reason, such as problems with vulnerability, insecurity, pride etc., so often we keep everything really shallow and surface level...it is only when you jump out into the deep end that you really get the good stuff.
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I completely agree, Heather. I've seen it around campus and in myself even that our relations with other people seem to be the surface level "How're you doing?" question as we walk by, not really caring of having time to stop and actually listen to how the other person is doing. I love the closeness that can bloom by simply spending time listening to another person, and I mean REALLY listening. :]
ReplyDeleteI 100% agree with the importance of soul searching dialogue. It certainly separates acquaintances from friends. I think the vulnerability and insecurity aspects are hindrances in this process, but they shouldn't be. Reaching out in faith is crucial for the bonding process, because the ball has to start somewhere. Thanks for your questions Heather. Keeps me thinking
ReplyDeleteYes, i know! I like getting my ideas out there and hearing the thoughts of others. Different people see different things. They pick different types of books and stories. It was great to sit down talking about what interests us in our books and why.
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