have intellectual intercourse with people

that many of us could mark as complete immediately, I think, however it is such an ongoing thing that I feel I need to keep it on my list… and besides, I just added it ;)

Thank you, genzen, for the invite. =) It seems fitting, you are among the handful of people I have had the blessed opportunity to experience this with.

The key is intellectual; a vapid conversation might be enjoyable at times, and sometimes it is just what we desire for that moment in time, and if nothing else it passes away the time. However, connecting with a mind that is used, pushed to and past it’s limits, filled and brimming over with thought… this is a blessing.

So often in my life I have had times where this, intellectual intercourse, left me much more satisfied than “regular” intercourse. Anyone can do that... few can truly fulfill this goal.

I love the interaction that occurs between two individuals when their minds open and that level of communication is obtained, whether filled in with conversation or just understanding. There are few pleasures in this life, to me, that are quite as satisfying (always, every time) as this: “intellectual intercourse”.

Insh’allah I will have many more opportunities for this in the future. =)

Engaging this with anyone that has an opinion and willinging to express them meaningfully is one of the most liberating experiences. I’ve always enjoyed discussions with people about everything and anything. You also learn more about the other person’s perspective on things, and expressing yours.
My friends and i we usually just sit over coffee and talk about philosophy, politics and anything that we come up with.
It’s good to always learn more about people and things, everyday you never stop learning. On the other hand though, you can’t argue with fools because you can talk all day and night and they wouldn’t understand your point but trying to get theres out even if you both know it’s wrong.
What i mean in this is that, suppose you have a discussion about a particular topic, the ‘blank’ person would accept and understand your point of view knowing your right.
Whereas when you do the same with the ‘blank2’, they’ll start making up S* and bullS* till you get frustrated, so stubborn to understand your point in other words, not listening.
if your going to argue, do it with people that knows what they are talking about and just having an intelligent debate.