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Often times we say and do things in order to keep

Often times we say and do things in order to keep peace - with ourselves and others. In most cases it is about trying to be a good person, not ruffling feathers and be seen as someone that is a good human.

Guess what, it doesn’t matter. No matter how hard you try, there will always be people around you that dub you as a failure, evil, arrogant, selfish etc... more so when you start taking control of you life that is independent of others opinion.

The same goes with holding conversations with people. You don’t always have to say what others want to hear. If they don’t like what you say, let them ask questions; clarify without prejudice - just don’t become a sucker who always has good things to say.

As they say, no one is going to build a statue for you when you’re dead and gone, so don’t bother impressing people beyond a point.

Live your life. Love your life. 😊😊

2020 was more than a wake up call for many of us i

2020 was more than a wake up call for many of us in many ways. One of the areas was to recognize the impermanence of our own existence and that of others in our lives.

There has been so much disruption caused in our lives where some of us have not been able to visit or spend time with loved ones, friends and family for months on. While social media has helped people stay in touch, it is impossible to replace the endearing human interaction that is best exhibited through spoken words, emotion and physical touch.

I have taken a silent resolution this year to be more present, more in the moment, more involved and full of attention while spending time with people that are important in my life. I have decided to put that phone away and immerse myself in conversations - what say? Does this resonate with you?

Would love to hear your thoughts on this and much more. Keep them coming. 🙂🙂

How often have you found your conversations or att

How often have you found your conversations or attempt to hold a conversation go unreciprocated? Even with the best intent, there are times when someone will find you overbearing - that is normal; a difficult aspect to comprehend - but it is true!

Especially in the current times, we have not been used to much social interaction and people find holding a conversation, much more stressful than before.

Take it easy and use silence as a valuable filler. As they say, it is as much the silent parts that make a good conversation.

I am extremely grateful for being able to see toda

I am extremely grateful for being able to see today's sunrise with my entire family. This year has taught me a few lessons:

1. Not to take my own life for granted
2. Not to take everyone's presence in my life for granted
3. Never to underestimate the presence of good friends and well-wishers in my life. While some of them have not been able to speak with me as frequently as before, their mere presence in my life continues to make a significant impact
4. Not to waste life's moments in trivial quarrels, difference of opinions and unnecessary ego.
5. The real purpose of life is to live it on my own terms with complete responsibility of the action and outcomes.

And finally, ...

NEVER take a conversation for granted. There may be no tomorrow to hold one; the best time is NOW!

A big shout out to all of you for continuing to support The Art of Conversations!

We all have conversations that we dread OR are afr

We all have conversations that we dread OR are afraid to have – not because we are cowards; we do not wish go through the unpleasant emotional experience of having these. What’s worse? We wish them away by remaining quiet and, enduring the unpleasantness of the thought. I wish life was that easy – right!

One simple message this time – the conversation you are afraid to have, is the one you NEED to have, SOON!

As we get ready to celebrate the Festival of Light

As we get ready to celebrate the Festival of Lights, here’s wishing each of you a Very Happy Diwali! 🎇🎆

We wish that each of you has a great time and, above all, is able to celebrate your individuality, your strength and your difference.

Just like the sky lights up as a fantastic amalgamation of many colors, the world lights up as an amalgamation of the many personalities and people that we are.

Have a wonderful festival and enjoy the celebrations 😊😊😊

I have this very intelligent friend (would never a

For most of us, the only time our phone rings is a

For most of us, the only time our phone rings is a tele-marketer calls or someone from work does. Especially in the COVID ridden world, everything has gone virtual - to a point where I sometimes question if anything will be “real and physical” again.

Conversation was already a dying art (which is why we started TAOC with the hope of brining the human element back), and the past 8-10 months has exacerbated it. Just because we spend more time with folks at home, it does not mean an increased level of human interaction and conversation.

Especially with digital and screen fatigue caused these days due to excessive use of technology, we are beginning to shy away from conversations as there is no more energy left. It’s all boiled down to brief text messages.

I am sure many of us experience this from our friends and close acquaintances - things have trickled to text messages that are far and few between; worse still, lacks emotion and personal touch.

What are your thoughts? Do you think texting is the new normal in conversations and will slowly replace in-person interaction and we will all get comfortable with that? Is this a generational thing?

Do send us your thoughts and comments 🙂🙂

Have you come across people that have this compuls

Have you come across people that have this compulsive need to have the last word in every conversation? Well, it stems from a place of high ego and feeling of power. It reflects the individual's need to "show" their might through behaviors such as interrupting people as they speak, dominating a discussion with only their point of view etc.,

Conversation is not about our ability to speak, it very much our ability to listen and enrich the content by weaving ideas and suggestions from others as well.

In the end, we all have an ego - some of us bigger than the others. It is about being mindful in understanding how our own ego plays into conversations.

Don't be an egomaniac!

A great conversation has a lasting impact! Have y

A great conversation has a lasting impact!

Have you suddenly been reminded of a friend or a close acquaintance, with a quick rush of memory surrounding an incident or a conversation you have had with them? Has it made you smile (No, I don’t want to know what the topic was 😉😉)?

I am sure that many of us have been lucky to have that one or few people with whom we have engaged in deep and meaningful conversations. There is more to it than the spoken word; it is about the connection, the genuineness and the rapport that is built during the process. A genuine conversation creates a lasting impression in our memories for they have been honest and truthful.

During a large part of this year, I have had many instances where I have reminisced about such wonderful instances of my conversation with a few people. Needless to say, it has certainly brought a smile to my face 😊

As you gear up for a wonderful weekend, take the time to recount on such conversations – hopefully, it brings a smile to your face.

Would love to hear if it did.

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As I walked into the living room this morning, I n

As I walked into the living room this morning, I noticed that my father was sulking and my mother was going about her chores in a melancholic way. An otherwise happy bunch of people didn’t seem bursting with their usual energy. Grabbing my cup of coffee, I sat down next to my dad and started engaging him in some polite conversation. After a few minutes, I approached the topic of their sulking and wanted to know more.

My father, a man known for his directness all his life hesitated for a moment. He mumbled something to which I probed further. By this time the two of us stepped outside to the garden – he loved tending to the plants and walking on the dew-filled grass; connected him to the earth and grounded he would say.

As the conversation progressed, it became apparent to me that with every passing day the level of interaction between rest of us at home with them had reduced. The days where we would sit by the sofa and engage in a banter, laugh about something, my kids (their grandchildren) moving around and occasionally teasing them, singing etc., had come down drastically.

Much of their day these days were filled with talking to one another, watching TV, catching a nap, dining together – often just the two of them as rest of us would be tied with something or the other and not join them for a meal, going for a walk and then watching some more TV and going off to bed.

I would have spoken to my father for about an hour and must say, it has been a rude awakening of sorts. An awakening of the way we have unintentionally, but meticulously discounted the elders in our homes; in a way, taking them for granted.

Time passes and we all grow up and age. We get busy with our lives. For the middle-aged men and women, we have so many things to worry about – listing them here would be futile. For budding teenagers, the same is true. What about the Grands at home? What is happening with them?

Make it a point to stop by your elders at home each day and, sit with them for 5-10 minutes engaging in a dialogue – I am sure you will notice the brightness of a thousand suns and smile of an innocent child emanate from them!

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🗣🗣 In a world full of self-appointed gurus a

🗣🗣 In a world full of self-appointed gurus and experts, everyone is busy doling out advice for anything and everything. It almost seems like a compulsive disorder of sorts.

A lot of times all a person is looking for, is someone that can listen without judgment. The fact of the matter is that each individual has to walk their own path and therefore has to deal with life’s travails on their own. It certainly helps to have someone along the way to bounce off our thoughts, experiences, confusions and whole lot more; without being judged.

Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we can listen with empathy?

Would love to hear your thoughts 🙂🙂

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Conversation is not always about the spoken word .

Conversation is not always about the spoken word ... there are times when silence is conversation enough. As they say, there is many an unspoken word; if you pay enough attention, you can certainly listen!

Would love to hear what you think 🙂

The whole idea behind The Art of Conversations was

The whole idea behind The Art of Conversations was to build a community - this is our maiden step in getting the now 400 strong followers across Instagram and Facebook to interact through this first meet-up!

The link to join is listed in the comments section

In case you want to look up and follow us on Facebook, the community is listed as TAOC.official

We look forward to seeing you there 😀😀

In the last couple of days, I have been listening

In the last couple of days, I have been listening to a lot of negative self-talk from several people - reasons are a plenty. While it is true that there is hurt, it must not turn into a negative internal conversation ... Republishing this post that was written in a very simple manner in that specific context - especially for our younger followers!!

Link to the blog is available on the bio ... check it out and let us know what you think 😊

Do we need to have connections to have conversatio

Do we need to have connections to have conversations OR do conversations build connections? Which comes first?”

In the past couple of weeks, I had the opportunity to be an observer at an internal corporate session where employees were being educated about building connections in the professional world. The entire audience was made of young and energetic people in their mid-late twenties. The session covered ground around the need for building connections, tools, technologies etc., as you would expect from a professional workshop. The presenter did a fantastic job of emphasizing the need for staying connected in a professional world along with some pragmatic tips and techniques. Soon, it was time for Q&A – It almost seemed like the entire audience was waiting for this opportunity....

Link to the blog is available on the bio...do checkout the same and provide your views 😊

A teen's opinions on Feminism … Tune in to liste

A teen's opinions on Feminism … Tune in to listen to this edition of UnPlugged with Suhani Chugh – a bubbly teenager.

Our conversation with Suhani led us to a teenager who has firm beliefs and opinions about matters that are larger and afflict the society at large. She is someone who believes in self-love; something everyone should cultivate in order to not only survive, but thrive in this ever-judging world. Her view of what feminism must look like and how it needs to be advocated and practiced is just as practical as she is.

At a time when most teenagers are seeking avenues for help, here she is, having started a support group consisting of other teenagers that can engage in a hear-to-heart conversation around topics that generally affect teenagers – “Ankara – Anchoring a change in Society”. Do checkout the Instagram handle - @ankara.sc

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Click on the link in our bio and select Podcasts to listen to this episode

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The current situation may not have been something

The current situation may not have been something we wished for, but has given us a lot of time to spend around family. While many of us are spending more time around folks at home, it may not necessarily translate to effective bonding- especially with our teenage children.

This is a great opportunity to take the time and embark on a journey of reflection. A journey that would help the parent of a teenager gain perspective on strengthening the parent-teen relationship through active dialogue.
Follow this link to register:

https://academy.theartofconversations.com

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We all have a choice; to be bystanders or agents o

We all have a choice; to be bystanders or agents of change. We have chosen our path - journey along with us!
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🗣🗣 Conversations are not just about doing al

🗣🗣 Conversations are not just about doing all the talking - it is as much listening as it is talking. People often undermine this subtle need and engage in self-absorbing banter. A good conversation is about staying curious and engaging in a healthy dialogue.

Stay curious, ask questions, be genuine in learning more about the other person, and see the magic of conversations unfold 🤗🙂

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