Absolutely not. There are things that I am not interested in, such as flower arrangement. I’d have a difficult time engaging in a detailed discussion about the ideal arrangement of types of flowers for certain occasions. But there are not topics that I have decided are off the table.
In fact, I try to include conversation and discussion in my mindfulness practice. Where do I lose patience? Why is this? How do I feel when I am discussing a certain topic. If there is tension, anxiety, or anger around a certain topic, it’s a good sign that I have some work to do. Am I identifying too much with positions that I hold? Do I really have good reasons for holding that position? How did I come to this position? In what way does this affect me and those that I love? I then try to let go just a little to see if something changes (in me). If something does, this will likely offer another area to explore.
I can learn a ton about myself by engaging in a discussion with someone I disagree with. It’s easier. It’s far more challenging to get this insight through a discussion comprised of agreement.
And I do experience shifts in my positions. It’s becoming more rare as I get older, and this concerns me.