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Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Part 1: Why Conversation?
Introduction: Bringing Light to a Dark Age
What If We Forget How to Have a Conversation?
The Art in Conversation
Words and Breath
Kindness Will Let You Feel Again
Windhorse
Nowness Is the Secret Ingredient
Exchange Yourself for Others
Decorum
Part 2: Be Mindful
Stay Awake
Victory Over War
Discipline Brings Joy
Meditate
Greater Intention Brings Greater Joy
Riding the Energy of Conversation Brings Vitality
Part 3: Be Kind
Leap In with Bravery
Acknowledge and Initiate
Find Common Ground
Choose the Right Time and Place
Posture and Dress
Consider Your Partner
Choose a Topic
True Listening
Praise Is a Gift
The Strength of Feedback
Conversation Is Not Therapy, Bargaining, or Debate
Yes, and…
Avoid Jargon, Insults, Slang, and Gossip
Avoid Complaint
Happy, Sad, Tired, or Ill
End Well
Part 4: Enrich Your World
Include Others
Smile at Life
Share Food and Drink
Everything Can Be Accomplished with Patience
Give Bits of Yourself
Exert Yourself Effortlessly
Intelligence Is Your Sword
Ordinary Compassion
Part 5: Strive for Conversational Excellence
The Constant Expression of Nowness
Enjoy Language
Love Is an Awesome Power
The Ultimate Conversation
Final Note: Host a Salon
Acknowledgments
About the Author
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