The message you received suggests a shift in perspective regarding relationships or partnerships. Instead of focusing on individual contributions (what each person brings to the table), the sender is advocating for a collective exploration of shared goals and values (what the table should be and what should be on it). In essence, it's about collaboration and mutual vision.
Here’s a potential interpretation of the message:
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Collaboration Over Competition: Rather than just evaluating what each person can offer, the emphasis is on working together to define the relationship or project.
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Shared Goals: The sender wants to discuss what both of you envision for the future, which implies a desire for deeper communication and connection.
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Building Together: It encourages brainstorming and co-creating a shared vision or plan, emphasizing teamwork.
In answering the message, you might want to express your appreciation for this perspective, and indicate your willingness to engage in that kind of dialogue. Here’s a possible response:
"Thank you for sharing this thought! I really appreciate the idea of focusing on our shared goals and vision. I agree that it’s important to define what we want to build together and how we can accomplish that. Let’s talk about what we both envision for the future and what we’d like to see on our 'table.' I’m excited to explore this with you!"
Feel free to tweak this response so that it resonates more with your style!