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Connecting When Worldviews Conflict

your learning, including mediation maps developed by John Kinyon and Ike Lasater and tools from Spiral Dynamics and the emerging field of integral studies. The following topics are covered: Self empathy – understanding and accepting your view of the world Empathy – understanding and connecting with other people’s worldview Expression – learning to express your perspective in a way that resonates...
Transforming Painful Patterns

Acceptance of Reality: Not all your needs can be met at all times. With acceptance you may discover a willingness to stretch or expand your comfort zone. Humility and Self-Acceptance: Maintain empathy and tenderness toward the challenge of creating change. Observing Patterns While difficult, the practice itself is simple. Either when a pattern is active, or when contemplating change, observe...
What to do When Racial Oppression and Privilege Collide

The pain of white people is often given precedence over the pain of people from the Global Majority. I would ask the white woman and all the people who were supporting her to practice self-empathy, reconnect to their intention to disrupt these patterns and ensure that the people from the Global Majority were getting the support they needed. Then, I’d check with both my co-facilitator and the...
NVC Life Hacks 31

Whenever we make mistakes, we're often beating ourself up in a way that breeds guilt, fear and/or shame. Nonviolent Communication offers a model based in self-empathy that lets you reflect, process and move forward without the guilt, fear and shame. {attachment:all} Keywords: Trainer Tip Shantigarbha Warren self empathy self compassion mistakes
Responding to Everyday Racism Role Plays

as they present two role-play scenarios showcasing diverse approaches to navigating difficult conversations. Throughout the demonstration, they underscore the significance of cultivating self-empathy and mindfulness to effectively engage in challenging dialogues. Specifically, they introduce a role-play scenario concerning affirmative action, aimed at illustrating the contrasting outcomes when...
Differentiate Compassion From Rescuing

Notice inner peace and expansion. See this person as someone on a journey to awakening with all its painful and joyful twists and turns. Read this practice exercise Keywords: compassion rescue nonempathy differentiation emotional fusion codependence LaShelle Lowe-Charde Elia Lowe Charde
The Unconscious Mind Compared to the Conscious Mind

I have no interest in identifying the most accurate need I could touch in that moment. I hope this helps! —Miki Kashtan, Oakland, California, USA Keywords: consciousness needs presence self empathy connection dialogue relationships Miki Kashtan
Persisting vs. Demanding

in a win-win solution. Notice whether you are making demands today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: demands empathy needs strategies listening persistence universal human needs Mary Mackenzie
No Sacrifices, Please

tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings honesty needs presence strategies acceptance change sacrifice pain consensus empathy connection success self sacrifice Mary Mackenzie
We Don’t Need to Fix Other People

to fix their problem today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: practice compassion Trainer Tip fixing presence empathy Mary Mackenzie