The Lost Art of Meaningful Conversation When two experienced people from different walks of life have a meaningful conversation, they not only learn something new but also gain a new perspective on their lives. When the world wasn't glued to mobiles and social media, people had conversations that eventually added a wealth of knowledge across different subjects. Such conversations paved the way for revolutions and debates about right and wrong. These meaningful conversations sharpen our focus, listening, questioning, and critical thinking; sometimes they also break myths and change our attitudes. Here is a summary of one of the oldest recorded conversations between Socrates and Crito. The conversation between Socrates and his friend Crito is the subject of Plato's dialogue "Crito." It takes place in Socrates' prison cell shortly before his execution and centres on Crito's attempt to persuade Socrates to escape and Socrates' philosophical refusal. ...
The Inner Self: Why We Avoid the One Conversation That Could Change Everything A strange paradox lies in human nature. We crave self-improvement, yet we flee from the very thing that makes it possible. We avoid the one appointment that could transform us—not with a therapist, a guru, or a mentor—but with ourselves. The Avoidance People refuse to take an appointment with their inner self. They treat it as an adversary—a villain lurking in the shadows, waiting to wound them. They fear it will hurt them, make them feel small, or drown them in guilt. So they keep their distance, busying themselves with noise and distraction. But here is what they fail to realize: the inner self is not a third person standing outside, judging from a distance. It is not an enemy or a stranger. It is one among us—living within each of us—capable of showing us exactly who we are. The Fear of Truth Why do people resist this meeting? Because the inner self holds up a mirror, and mirrors can be ...