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The Lost Art of Good Conversation
The Lost Art of Good Conversation: A Mindful Way to Connect with Others and Enrich Everyday Life | Sakyong Mipham
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Cutting through all the white noise, chatter, and superficiality our cell phones and social media cause, one of Tibet's highest and most respected spiritual leaders offers simple and practical advice to help us increase our attentions spans, become better listeners, and strive to appreciate the people around us. In a world of iPhones and connectivity to social media and email, we are all in constant connection with one another. Then why are so many people feeling burned out, distant from colleagues, and abandoned by family and friends? In this new book from the bestselling author of Running with the Mind of Meditation, the Sakyong uses the basic principles of the Shambhala tradition--meditation and a sincere belief in the inherent wisdom, compassion, and courage of all beings--to help readers to listen and speak more mindfuly with loved ones, co-workers, strangers, and even ourselves. In this easy to understand and helpful book, Sakyong Mipham provides inspiring ideas and practical tips on how to be more present in your day-to-day life, helping us to communicate in ways that elevates the dignity of everyone involved. Great for families, employees and employers and everyone who spend too much time on Facebook, Instragram, and feel "disconnected" in our "connected" world, Good Conversation is a journey back to basics.
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While the internet and social media has done much good in giving us ways to connect with one another, the speed in which we connect has intensified our use of words (and images). It makes us quick to react (oftentimes before fully thinking) and leaves us more inclined to focus on the negative, which we develop further.

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Nute Agreed! At times humankind is its own worst enemy. And ‘Yes!‘...with the allowance of immediate response/reaction times which can often be anonymous many folks no longer contemplate their words and opinions for negative impact or possible harm. There is no ownership, responsibility or accountability for what is flung into the universe. So different usually than if you had to stand before the intended recipient. 4y
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TheLorax
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This quote is from “The Lost Art of Good Conversation” by Sakyong Mipham. I‘m halfway through the book and really enjoying reading his insights into communication in modern society. Each chapter ends with a self reflection question. I am going to try to use some of the reflection ideas in this book in my classroom.

CoffeeNBooks Welcome to Litsy! 📚 What do you teach? I teach 12th grade English and AP Literature. #teachersoflitsy 5y
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