The language of community

“When we love people, we share things with words. We share poems. We share songs. We share our favorite books. Because if we can make enough language bridges between the two of us, our hearts and minds will begin to know each other better.” ~Martha Beck

This busy week has been all about sharing good books. On Tuesday night, I hosted our neighborhood book club, and last night I hosted a discussion of The Let Them Theory at the Blair Memorial Library’s “Self-Help Book Club.”

Both book discussions were lively and thought-provoking. Best of all, I learned such interesting things about each person who reflected on what she had read. Some were prompted to share moving personal experiences. And by the time each evening was over, I was reminded of how language — especially the written word — reveals and validates our humanity. Words can strengthen our relationships and build a bridge between us.

If you’re interested in learning more about “The Self-Help Book Club” at Clawson’s Blair Memorial Library, click here. Info on our November selection, How to be Enough, is included in the link. ~CL