Salt

I was once told there are three topics of conversation that determine a person's intellectual quality. The quote goes something like this:
"Great minds converse ideas;
Average minds converse events;
Small minds converse people."

I don't know who owns that quote, but I tend to agree.

Can one define the quality of the mind by means of the tongue? Sure. In fact, of course. From the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. So wait, is it the heart or the mind? Ahhh. I believe we're on to something....but that's topic for another post.

There is a topic of conversation that missed the list. God. Wise minds discuss God. I haven't failed to notice that mentioning Him in a conversation changes the tone. Softens the countenance. And can even redirect energy into a very positive place. I've witnessed it time and again.

When you salt your conversation with God, people's hearts tenderize.

Allow me to simplify by using "salt" as an analogy to types of conversation.

God : Amethyst Bamboo Salt (aged Korean sea salt. very expensive)
Ideas: Himalayan Sea Salt.
Events: Kosher Salt.
People: Iodized Table Salt.

Speaking of sodium. My 2 year old is infatuated. He sprinkles it straight from the salt shaker onto his hand and .... lick.

Good thing it's Himalayan. He seems like a great mind to me. But then again, I am his Mommy.