Talk to rocks

Contrary to what you’ve heard before, rocks are very intelligent. They can carry a conversation with the smartest of us.

A rock can tell you stories that will blow your mind. You only need to listen, and remember that sometimes it takes a while for it to really open up.

If you’re interested in this, here are some tips for getting a rock to open up. First of all, you need to listen. It is difficult to listen if there are other distractions around. Rocks hate television, video games, mobile phones, iPads and computers. You’ll need to get as far away from those devices if you expect to get a rock talking.

If you find yourself unable to get away from these distractions, rocks are also great for destroying things, but we'll save that for a future chapter.

Once you’ve distanced yourself from any distractions, you can begin to listen. Listen intently for a while. I find it best to put the rock in my shirt pocket, and walk slowly and calmly through the mountains. This makes the rock most comfortable, and before you know it, the rock will be talking to you.

Some rocks take days, months and even years before they warm up for conversation. If your first attempt is unsuccessful, I suggest trying again soon. Take your rock to new and interesting places. If you are persistent, you’ll eventually find the spot where your rock will feel right at home.

When you’ve found that spot, leave the rock somewhere where it will feel safe. Come and visit it frequently. You can tell this rock your deepest fears, concerns and secrets. It will never divulge them. When it is good and ready, it will tell you what you need to hear.