Chit Chat Hows That!

A good conversation is often priceless in today's rushed and pressurised world.  Communication is often so rushed and brief, because of the fast paced world we live in, that we may forget how valuable a meaningful chat, or a genuine catch up of events and thoughts can be.  To talk in conversation is one thing, but to listen while conversing is entirely another.  True communication is defined largely by the reciprocal action of sharing and receiving.  We need to make time for this, as often as we can.  Often when we have not spoken to someone for some time, we could be inclined to ask a few basic questions for appearance and when asked in turn we gush directly in a selfish mode and speak of ourselves, while not taking into account that the person we are speaking to, may well have something important to share with us.  It is incredibly important to listen to what others say and take in the tone they use, the words they select and the way in which they react to prompting or questions.  If we are able to remember something from the conversation, it means that the next time we see that person, we can really relate more to them and begin to understand their needs and wants.  Superficial conversations are so common today, as we interact less in the workplace and even socially but more and more through various media devices like SMS and email. Yet a personal conversation is a winner and will tell us more about a person than all the others combined.  Once we have been able to open channels of communication, we should try to hold onto those times and celebrate the openness and frankness with which we are able to talk in our country.  We may have differing views on things, but we are not prevented in our society from conversing about any topic. So let your next conversation with a friend or family member be meaningful and make sure to take something from it, that you can park in your memory and treasure.  Use conversation time wisely.  I am not talking about speaking for the sake of speaking, but positive interaction with laughter and emotion and genuineness.  I think that you will find it liberating and enjoyable and it may fill you with belief in good human nature and insight into the people we interact with daily.  It may steer us into maturity with greater understanding, opportunity and an important belief in humanity.