I read Sci Fi author ’s series years ago, and most of the story has faded (enough to read it again? hm…). One aspect of it, though, pops into my mind every once in a while, seemingly at random. It happened today.
In the series there is a character who can see connections between people as if gold or silver ropes linked them together. She can see bonds growing stronger or weaker as people engage each other in conversation, deception, etc.
I thought it would make a great point of focus for today, especially for those of you with strong visual imaginations. As you talk to your coworkers, friends and family, neighbors–and as you observe others interacting with each other–try to visualize the bonds between them growing stronger or weaker.
Does it change the way your relate? What do you notice?
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Sometimes if a bond begins to fade I try reaching out to boost its strength. However, we don’t always have control over the results. Those on the other end must engage in some form of interaction as well.
In observing others’ interactions I find it fascinating how some want to take the ‘upper hand’ in the relationship and others are willing to relegate themselves to role of follower. In my relationship with my son, I often times will ask him what he thinks. I try to stimulate his brain, get him to form an opinion that is completely his alone. I try not to lead him to an answer that I would pick, but let him come up with his own words and phrases, comparisons and thoughts. He’s quite an interesting character!
This seems like something so natural - I’ll give it a go tonight at work!
What a refreshing blog you have here! Thank you.