How do we change the conversation?
Nicola (host), Benno, Caroline, Lorraine
How do we change the conversation about energy descent, peak oi, climate change?
How do we talk about it?
Why does it need changing and to what end?
TO engage people with the issues so that they realise their importance.
TO empower people to action.
We don’t want to change the person but give them choice. They have to learn how to make a choice, make decisions and see possibilities. Live what you are speaking. We are not that far removed from who we are speaking to.
Respect. The need to be authentic. Really allow people to say what they think, no criticism. Keep on talking, maybe less words, in order to arrive at what is meant.
People feel fear in groups and we need to take that on.
Allow people to take responsibility for the future of their children.
We can be stopped in our tracks and get defensive. How do we keep going?
It is an art in talking. The words of addiction and change – we could ask: what is the last thinking that changed your life. Not to push.
But how long have we got? How long will the conversation take?
Is there a sense of being in a burning rage? Ie the problem/issue is immediate. Can we hang around waiting for conversations to change?
The action we can take.
What can I do in this moment? What can I say to people. Then tell it how it is. Clear. Straight. And don’t despair if people don’t take it on.
We can be personal examples. Get people listening by creating stories that people can enjoy/get involved in.
Release the GOLIATH in you.
Get involved: contact one of the Group contacts on the Groups page
