Yes, as you elegantly proffer, one's state of mind is so interrupted by the trivial at times, so bombarded by the inane, and made immune to reality's gift of love and integrity by so much interference. Yes... "...let the petty conversation die...". Keep sharing your thoughts, ideas and perceptions worth reading and remembering.

Agreed. I know of a good friend who is so solid and supportive that friends and relatives constantly call her and then complain ad nausea about their miserable lives as though they had nothing good to say or any way of supporting anyone.

Ron

A most sympathetic conversation with a child, full of sound advice.

A philosophic delve into lackadaisy "feel sorry for me" attitudes and the beggar's state of mind. This really hits home.

"When you share your last crust of bread with a beggar, you mustn't behave as if you were throwing a bone to a dog. You must give humbly, and thank him for allowing you to have a part in his hunger."
-Giovanni Guareschi

Can the same be said for an emotional beggar?

"When you share your last thought of the day with a beggar, you mustn't behave as if you were tossing a million dollars to a thief. You must give humbly, and thank him for allowing you to have a part in his robbery."
-Sage Sweetwater

This is a brilliant mini-essay with a stark message. Ditto.

"which image to portray
a victim or a victor
it's your damn free will
to change the reel
it's your state of mind
not the people
leave this place
simply occupy another one"

Duo

Your light filled wonderful conversations are always filled with hope and guidance.