I love talking with men about things that matter in their lives. I love facilitating discussions about issues that men would not as easily speak to other men about. I find that it makes my life much richer as we share experiences, as we speak more honestly about ourselves, as we admit to our own potential for violence, as we celebrate our joys and sadnesses in life. It helps me understand what the other may be struggling with and and we can explore alternatives.How does one begin a meaningful conversation? How does one get others to talk about things that really matter to you? I'm looking forward to this conversation.
I reckon conversations start when you are busy doing something else. You need to be busy doing anything other than 'talking' - think about the conversations that take place around a BBQ, or another communal activity. This is why I reckon men's sheds are taking off - you can open up under the guise of something else. Just my 2.2 cents
ReplyDeleteYes, conversations happen when people are working together. I guess I'm on about putting a bit of input into the conversation or giving it some direction so that the conversation goes beyond sport. For example I think we have to be willing to risk putting in a question that may get men talking about feelings or relationships etc. Have you been to men's sheds? What happens at them?
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