Why Can't We Talk?: Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart : Skylight Paths Publishing : 9781683364993 : 1683364996 : 15 Nov 2012 : Learn How to Contribute More Effectively and Compassionately to the Conversations that Shape Your Life "Anything could happen when we start to talk. Nothing will happen if we don't. That alone makes the way of dialogue a journey worth taking." ?from the Epilogue Think of an issue that makes your blood boil. Now imagine lunch with a friend who is just as passionate about it?on the other side. How can the two of you even broach the issue, let alone hear each other with curiosity and compassion? The answer begins long before the lunch does, by learning to engage dialogue as a habit of the heart?an inner transformation that the ancient practices of Christian spirituality can address. This highly readable and timely guide to restoring dialogue shows you how to cultivate this transformation while preparing you to approach your adversaries with c