One Apple A Day #553 - Conversations
This morning I draw a Be The Change card that says "Invite multiple perspectives".
I'm well aware of the power of finding and having multiple perspectives on things. It is the only way to go beyond the "flat" reality created by our beliefs and assumptions, and give substance to the world.
But this card uses the verb "invite".
So, it is not inviting me to seek new viewpoints. Instead, the card challenges me to draw different perspectives to my life.
The best way I know to do it is by creating space for a "conversation".
An open and enriching conversation.
One in which everyone feels invited to contribute.
I've been lucky to experience the wonder of such conversations.
And I've learned that to make those conversations happen, we must direct our energy on creating the space for the conversation, not on having it.
It's not about talking, it's about being open and ready to listen.
If we create a listening space, then that space will draw multiple perspectives, and a transformative conversation will start.