Here are a half a dozen terms I have used to write of our dialogues.
I have written a few words about each to remind you about their meanings.
Assumptions:
We have differing experiences and so differing opinions and assumptions.We have differing views because of who we are. We often come to interpret our worlds differently from one another. We
develop conscious and unconscious ideas about the ways of the world
which are difficult for others to understand until they know more of our
experiences.
Defending:
Without
the abundance of shared cultural meanings good dialogue brings, it is
unreasonable to expect a peaceful society. Defending our own or
another's opinions keeps us from laying out our assumptions were we can
all look at them and try to appreciate their meanings and so keeping us
from productive and satisfying dialogue we want an need. It is shared
deeper meanings we seek. Also defending our assumptions consumes the
energy we could better use to achieve a clear understanding of the assumption of another.
Go-under:
Without
good dialogue we are likely to miss opportunities and lose
understanding s. We are likely to miss out on good positions, to go
under and lose out as individuals, corporations, families, nations,
churches, parties. The shared meaning we gain in good dialogue helps us
, maintain, grow, and strengthen party, church, nation, family,
corporation, and self.
Coherent:
For
many, an important benefit of dialogue practice is experiencing the
power of collectively shared meaning. Most ordinary talk in in society
may well be called incoherent. Our dialogue practice is designed to
promote areas of coherence in the vastness of misunderstanding. The
meanings we share a cohesion of understanding.
Group:
Fora
truly effective dialogue of of sufficient variety of viewpoint A group
of between 15 and 40 seems optimal. It is possible to do preparatory
work with a dedicated, active organizing group of say nine may be
adequate. A long lasting group with regular meetings is called for.
Thinking Together:
Is
a frequent result of a dialogue group and ought perhaps be a aim of
your group. We learn to stay close to the same page and to carry each
other's thoughts forward. Individuals sharing common meanings in a
coherent way have power for peace and creativity. Thinking together
coherently calls for dialogue sustained long enough to to share a body
of coherent meanings.
You strengthen culture, create it enjoy it, and pass it on.
By Richard for You
A new kind of dialogue. A dialogue for peace. A dialogue for meaning and understanding. A dialogue for thinking together. An exposition of dialogue group and dialogue practice. This is an ongoing blog with posts added often. The blog is searchable in several ways. This blog is meant to be an interactive experience.
Friday, September 24, 2021
Terms for the Dialogue
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