When I call a friend/sister/brother in the future, I'm going to invite them for coffee. Instead of just talking on the telephone and pacing, cleaning, cooking... whatever. While we talk, I want us to each fix a cup/glass of a favorite beverage, find a favorite, relaxing spot and then conduct our conversation.
i.e., if I'm talking with RvH, she can move out onto her lovely patio and take a seat in the gentle sunshine, surrounded by her geraniums while I settle into my bright blue cafe chair on my back deck facing the woods. We'll sip our beverages and chat--a virtual experience of the best sort.
I know that Facebook is supposed to be our future for communication, information, connection, and that many are worried that e-mail replacing face-to-face conversing will destroy relationships. But really, every girlfriend/sister/brother knows that you'll never find anything that tops a chat with audible words, exclamations, real laughter, nuances, and pregnant pauses.
I'll keep you informed. I will be traveling a lot in the next few weeks--nowhere too exotic--and I intend to issue more than one invitation to friends and sisters to share a cup of coffee.
6 comments:
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That is a wonderful idea! I think it will invite people to slow down and focus on the conversation better. I know that I concentrate more if I am sitting down and talking. Sometimes I have to sit down (if the kids are OK) just because I don't want to be
distracted for an important conversation with a friend. I also know that if the person on the other side is distracted, it doesn't make for a very effective conversation. That is OK from time to time, but can get frustrating if you know that the other person's mind is going in 30
different directions while you are talking to them.
Your flowers and the chairs look great! What a nice and relaxing spot!
Take care,
HR
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Great way to communicate and connect with friends. I stopped by to see two women today who were in need of encouragement. Personal touch is always the best form of communicating.
Blessings to you. Beautiful picture of your back porch!!
Jolene
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Your sentiments are well taken. Those of us who have experienced a moment on our flower filled decks or visited a good friend while sitting in a sunny room sharing intelligent, in depth conversation can relate. I'm not sure our children have memory of the same. Why do we try so hard to fit into something having less meaning, less joy and lost connection? You make good points and while the younger generation may not buy into a slower and more meaninful lifestyle, those of us that get it, still want it. Technology has its benefit, but for me quality of life comes from individual and enlightened choice. It has never come from playing breakneck games in the isolation of a solitary room. Your topic is timely and bears discussion.
CF
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What a great idea!!!!! Love the picture of table on your deck, lovely.
SN1
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That sounds like a welcomed idea!!!!!!
Barb R.
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Good morning. I think this is a wonderful idea. I look forward to the invitation. I can't wait to hear where you are traveling to!
WIshing you safe travel and talk to you soon,
Nancy
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