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Article By Thomas Köttner
What is a dialogic way?
A Dialogic way invites us to embrace the world with open hearts and curious minds. Imagine a life where every interaction is a chance for understanding, where diversity is celebrated, and where conflicts are stepping stones to deeper connections.
Such a life is not a mere aspiration; it is an invitation to live fully, to engage in a dance of thinking together and discover shared meaning that enriches the soul ,and fosters a deeper fulfillment.
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In our diverse world where we need to be more aware and more respectful of the different perspectives we meet daily; in a world were globalization has connected us through technology yet not enough in our ideas, a Dialogic Way of life is what will allow us to keep centered, reasonable and positive.
Empathy bridges the gaps between us, reminding us that despite our diverse backgrounds, emotions bind us together in a universal tapestry of humanity. It fosters compassion and kindness, allowing us to be present for others in their times of joy and sorrow.
It will help us make better choices and decisions in a world which can only offer uncertainty.
It will allow us to foster and improve relations that can be mutually beneficial on a more steady basis, and give us hope whenever it seems to vanish.Dialogic living teaches us the art of conflict resolution, where disagreements become pathways to understanding.
The Dialogic Way is a form of observing, discovering, expressing and interacting.
A dialogic life is one of perpetual learning. It’s a journey where curiosity propels us forward, where every encounter becomes a lesson, and every mistake, a stepping stone. Through this continuous learning, we evolve, shedding old perspectives like outgrown skin, making room for new insights and understanding.
A dialogic way of interaction allows us to get to know each other better and think together about what we are doing and if that is what serves us best.
It implies awareness, curiosity and care. Awareness of what is happening in the space and time we are living, curiosity about our best ways of relating and connecting between us human beings and caring for the whole System Life we are part of.
For years I have observed and listened to the difficulties lived in the executive business life, where communication and understanding with each other are the biggest challenges to fluent effectiveness.
We are so overloaded of information, demands and requests of all kinds and under the permanent feeling of pressure to deliver, that we loose sight of what the underlying reasons for our actions are.
We need to recover a stronger sense of fulfillment in professional and relational life at large.
A Dialogic way allows us to be more aware and zoom in and out to understand that we are always a part of something bigger. Our families are part of a society, which is part of a nation which is part of a world which, as a planet, is part of a further universe.
Our Teams are part of an organization that is part of a larger business, social, sports, or spiritual borderless organizational system.
Connection and community form the sinews of a dialogic life. It’s about recognizing the intricate web of interdependence that binds us all..
We are always part of something living in interdependence with many other beings. And the sooner and better we understand and accept that the better our life and our activities will become.We will be able to observe the way from a wider perspective, which will make us aware of opportunities we had never seen, nor paid attention to.
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