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Conversation Cafe "Creating
a positive future begins in human conversation. The simplest and most
powerful investment any member of a community or an organization may
make in renewal is to begin talking with other people as though the
answers mattered."
"In excited
conversation we have glimpses of the universe, hints of power native
to the soul, far-darting lights and shadows of an Andes landscape,
such as we can hardly attain in lone meditation. Here are oracles
sometimes
profusely given, to which the memory goes back in barren hours."
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
Café As Metaphor The Conversation Café is a metaphor. It's a guiding image, a scenario of possibility, and an innovative set of tools and methods for evolving collective intelligence and creative futures. As a guiding image, the Conversation Café helps us appreciate the importance and connectedness of the informal webs of conversation and social learning through which we:
Between individuals and within organizations, we generate meaning as a result of the quality of the conversations in which we participate. In fact, we create our world and its future through a process of connecting with each other, sharing knowledge and know-how, and building relationships--all through the process of collaborative conversation. When we consciously focus attention on "questions that matter"--for our families, organizations, and communities--we are contributing to the evolution of the knowledge and wisdom that we need to co-create the future. We "grow what we know" individually and collectively. We notice the possibilities for mutual insight, innovation, and action that are already present, if only we know where to look. Conversation
Cafés have much to offer. Because they happen in public settings,
people who don't normally talk to one another can come together to share
their thoughts and feelings in a spirit of respect. One person's view,
expressed without a need to convince, could open another person's eyes.
It could soften preconceptions. And being heard without judgment allows
each person to feel understood. Good conversation can change the world.
In this case, talk is not cheap—-it is the most precious thing we can
do. Fun. Conversation Cafés aren't group therapy—but when you speak, people are all ears. Conversation Cafés aren't the movies—but as BIG talk swirls around the table, the real movie—life—comes alive. Conversation Cafés aren't church, but your soul might stir. Conversation Cafés aren't lectures, but you'll learn a lot from the people who come. At a Conversation Café and you just might find people who…
From ''Salons: The Joy
of Conversations'' by Jaida N'hs Sandra, Jon Spayde and the editors of
the Utne Reader To read some interesting stories from other conversation cafes |
Conversation Cafe Times & Dates Last Thursday of every month 7:00 pm 5722 Breton Way in Del Cerro
International Conversation Cafe takes place at a different ethnic restaurant the First Sunday of every month 6:30 pm Subjects of conversation include: Compassionate communication A Woman's Worth Inspiring our youth to greatness One World Our World Our daughters, our friends How do we move from reactive to proactive? Out of our comfort zone What does the world look like when it all works? What draws us together? Mentoring our youth Who I am makes a difference Conscious Evolution caressing life with gentleness & greatness A piece of the puzzle Attitude is everything The power of words We are all teachers and students of life The Four Agreements
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