Poetry Hacks to Connect With Anyone on a Deeper Level - Ashtabula

In this online session designed for the Ashtabula community, you will explore Poetry Hacks to Connect With Anyone on a Deeper Level. Discover how the basic principles of poetry can transform your everyday conversations—whether you're chatting by the Ashtabula River or connecting with family online—and help you build stronger relationships. This is an opportunity for those in Ashtabula to understand communication in a new light. While the focus is local, anyone anywhere is welcome to join and learn these simple techniques to foster genuine connections.

We will look beyond complex literary analysis. Instead, you will get insights relevant to daily life here in Ashtabula, focusing on the power of metaphor, imagery, and rhythm in simple, direct communication. These are not abstract academic concepts but practical tools you can use immediately after the talk. Learn how paying close attention to the sound and shape of your words can fundamentally change how others receive your message and respond to you. The focus is on making your expression more vivid and your listening more intentional.

The goal is to move past surface-level small talk and build stronger bonds. Understand how to listen more attentively, much like a poet listens for subtext and emotion in the world around them. You will also learn about expressing your own thoughts and feelings with greater clarity and impact. This approach helps create moments of real understanding with friends, family, and colleagues, strengthening the fabric of our Ashtabula community one conversation at a time.

In this talk, you will learn about:

• How simple comparisons can make your ideas more relatable.
• The importance of specific details in creating a shared experience.
• Using the pace of your speech to add emotional weight.
• How to listen for what is not being said directly.

You will leave this online talk with a new perspective on language and connection. The ideas presented are designed to be immediately applicable, helping you use these Poetry Hacks to Connect With Anyone on a Deeper Level in both your personal and professional life, whether you're in Ashtabula or joining us from across the globe.