I had the fortune of spending an evening with some good friends over the weekend. There was no plan aside from spending time together. What resulted was having a few drinks, great conversation and a light supper – all of which are greatly enhanced by those who spend that time with you. In any form of remote familiarity with how I conduct myself, I believe it’s quite apparent that I love conversations, as the intensity of a conversation grows, I tend to grow, thus I find myself thriving off of them.  When it comes to the majority of my beliefs, I’ve learned to not put them out on the table, lest they be attacked, so I typically take a stance and stick with it, aside from what my beliefs may be. This was not the case this last weekend, whatsoever. I stuck my neck out, I had some ideas challenged, and I’ll be left pondering for weeks, months, years to come, I’m certain. 

The most powerful thing within this realm of conversation, where I invest something that is dear to me – I thoroughly enjoy having it challenged. Why shouldn’t I? I tend to do it with everyone I encounter. How could I not expect the same in return? I often come across people who do agree with me, without the intention of sounding arrogant. I know that I am often assertive, and whether the agreement is an avoidance of conflict, I’m not sure. Perhaps I can pose an argument that for the moment makes the most sense to someone, causing agreement. There’s truly no way to be certain. What I do know, is that when I am challenged, and I guess some may say “bested” it’s by far the most important aspect to a conversation for me. I’m pushed a step or two further in my thinking.

I am delighted that I have such a variety of friends who are in my life. If only to continue to contribute story after story after story – and in conversation give me yet another perspective to consider. For those who can show me an argument to my belief that I may agree with, they are something to be treasured. 

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