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How To Ask For Honesty

the lack of authenticity is often due to lack of awareness, inner conflict, or fear of conflict, rather than dishonesty. Offer empathy and reassurance and invite more conversation. Approach with compassion and curiosity to naturally invite more honesty. Read this practice exercise Keywords: honesty boundary authenticity lying LaShelle Lowe-Charde Elia Lowe Charde
Israel - Palestine, And - And

personal connections to the Israel/Palestine conflict, expresses the trauma and viewpoints of both Palestinian and Israeli experiences -- in a way that aims to transcend polarizations, hold compassion, and understand the complexity on both sides. Despite the immense challenge that defies easy resolution, he holds hope, noting historical reconciliations such as the ones between Germans and Jews....
The Power of Making Requests

requests—and why it feels like “graduate level” NVC. Asking for what we truly want is vulnerable, yet it’s also a profound gift of honesty and connection in our relationships. With practice, compassion, and creativity, we can build the skills to make requests that deepen trust, foster understanding, and open new possibilities for belonging and freedom. Keywords: Mary Mackenzie requests...
Distinguishing Universal Needs from Strategies

In this excerpt from their book, CHOICE: A field guide for navigating the polarization of our world and living interdependently, Kathleen and Jared offer a path to reach deeper clarity, distinguishing between universal needs and strategies. Universal Needs Essential life qualities Needs are the essence of life, the miraculous qualities that spark my thoughts, speech, and all my actions. This...
Distinguishing Response from Reaction

In this excerpt from their book, CHOICE: A field guide for navigating the polarization of our world and living interdependently, Kathleen and Jared offer a path to reach deeper clarity, distinguishing between response and reaction. Response Connection to values I am acutely aware that we both operate from unique perspectives in relation to our values, so I choose my strategies accordingly. I...
Distinguishing Self-Revealing from Projection

In this excerpt from their book, CHOICE: A field guide for navigating the polarization of our world and living interdependently, Kathleen and Jared offer a path to reach deeper clarity, distinguishing between revealing ourselves and projection. Self-Revealing Making visible my feelings and values I choose to express authentically. Sharing my unique perspective, I take responsibility for my...
Distinguishing Freedom from Submission / Rebellion

In this excerpt from their book, CHOICE: A field guide for navigating the polarization of our world and living interdependently, Kathleen and Jared offer a path to reach deeper clarity, distinguishing between freedom from submission and rebellion. Freedom Choice between stimulus and response I am aware of my personal power to decide how I respond in any situation. I lean into my own authority...