An Uplifting Meeting

Was invited to join a nephew of mine and his partner last night. We went to a fine
Malaysian restaurant...and had a wonderful feast...of many courses. What i enjoyed best was our conversation...ranging wide and sometimes deep...and most importantly...each of us taking turns talking and then listening. I was struck by the quality of the listening...all round...reminding me of what an important...but too often neglected aspect of human interaction this is. Although I should hasten to add that the female member of our trio...as always...out-listened the other two of us...who sometimes can chase after ideas...on and on. There was laughter too...and talk of family...and its worth...but also the difficulties that can come with it. It was great to meet once again...with these two good people I've known for a long time...and to resume the conversation I've had with my nephew...since he was a teenager. It is nights like this that can fan the flame of hope...that human beings can meet in a graceful way...and in so doing...lift each other...to a place of good feelings all round......Quester.