An interesting study (though the results are hardly surprising!) -
(Excerpts:)
[Dr. Mehl] proposed [that] substantive conversation seemed to hold the key to happiness...Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/17/talk-deeply-be-happy/
"By engaging in meaningful conversations, ...interpersonally ...you bond with your interactive partner, and we know that interpersonal connection...is a core fundamental foundation of happiness.”[T]he happiest person in the study...had twice as many substantive conversations, and only one-third of the amount of small talk as the unhappiest.
A Bahá'í quotation touching upon meaningful conversation, in the terms of consultation:
In all things it is necessary to consult. This matter should be forcibly stressed by thee, so that consultation may be observed by all. ...inasmuch as it is and will always be a cause of awareness and of awakening and a source of good and well-being.
- Bahá'u'lláh
http://info.bahai.org/article-1-3-6-6.html
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