So
today we talk about talk. Each one of today’s lessons tells us something about
the art and power of talk.
And
it’s timely. Today’s society seems addicted to talk. We tweet. We post status
updates on Facebook and other social media. Our news media provide talking
heads 24/7.
Talk,
talk, talk. And so often, it seems that, rather than talking with each other, conversing, if you will, we are
screaming past each other.
I
no longer try to have serious discussion of important topics on Facebook. Too
often have I witnessed such talk turn into ugly, personal attacks. These
exchanges are more like drive by shootings than conversations, or even
arguments—which can be totally civil and useful when done well.
So
what does each of our lessons tell us today about the art and power of talk?
