Thanks Tanja for, as always, giving us something to think and reflect upon about our personal journey and importantly, how we communicate. It reminded me of what we don't say is as important as what we do say. The challenge, as always, is how to open and continue communication when we have views that are directly opposed to those we are talking to. I am continuing to grapple with this but have found some of the material in Feargus O'Connor Greenwood's book 180° really helpful. He refers to an article by James Clear called "Why Facts Don't Change Minds" - https://jamesclear.com/why-facts-dont-change-minds Definitely worthwhile. To me, one of the answers lies in finding the right questions that can help someone question their own information and assumptions. Lots to think about in these challenging times.
Thanks Tanja for, as always, giving us something to think and reflect upon about our personal journey and importantly, how we communicate. It reminded me of what we don't say is as important as what we do say. The challenge, as always, is how to open and continue communication when we have views that are directly opposed to those we are talking to. I am continuing to grapple with this but have found some of the material in Feargus O'Connor Greenwood's book 180° really helpful. He refers to an article by James Clear called "Why Facts Don't Change Minds" - https://jamesclear.com/why-facts-dont-change-minds Definitely worthwhile. To me, one of the answers lies in finding the right questions that can help someone question their own information and assumptions. Lots to think about in these challenging times.