Conversations inspire connection and can reignite creative processes that stall during solitary rumination. Many people overestimate how uncomfortable conversing will be and underestimate the benefits they yield. Deep conversations often feel easier and more rewarding than shallow small talk. For introverted or internally focused individuals, initiating social contact frequently leads to genuine enjoyment and renewed creative momentum. Conversing with others acts like fresh adhesive for creative work, holding disparate ideas together and reactivating stalled projects. Conversations form the foundation of healthy, meaningful relationships that support human happiness and social belonging.
I'm an introvert. Actually, I'm one of those extroverted introverts. Once I force myself to get out there and talk with people, I really enjoy it. But the thought of it beforehand can be overwhelming. I also consider myself a creative person. I do a lot of wondering and mulling and some occasional stewing and brewing and dwelling. It's solitary and sometimes lonely up there inside my head.
But stewing and brewing and dwelling are like using only recycled materials to make an artistic masterpiece. I've seen incredible artwork made from previously used junk, but what's holding it all together? Glue. New glue that the artist had to buy at some kind of art store. Chatting with other people is that store-bought glue that can hold your creative process together or get it fired back up when your materials run out.
So if you're noticing yourself spinning your wheels, it may be time to put the paintbrush or pen down and talk to someone. Conversations are the foundation for healthy and meaningful relationships, and relationships are the core of being a happy human being. Conversations keep us embedded in the tapestry of human experience. We're social beings, regardless of where technology and circumstances try to take us.
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