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Connection, Connection, Connection

focus to connecting with the other person. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: fight conflict being right connection requests connection requests Mary Mackenzie
Self-Connection Exercise for Well Being and Interconnectedness

Jim leads a self-connection exercise focused on how our lives are interwoven with people we love, acquaintances, people unknown to us, and even those who have come before us or will come after us. Keywords: consciousness exercises/practices presence intention self talk relationships self connection community interdependence belonging Jim and Jori Manske Jim Manske Jori Manske
Connection Requests

Connection requests focus on the quality of connection between people instead of on any particular strategy or solution. While the core motivation for a connection request may be connection with the other person, varied internal states and needs may help guide us toward different types of connection requests. Self-connection and understanding of our motivation in making a connection request can...
Self-Connection Exercise

Join Jim Manske as he leads you through a self-connection exercise to guide you toward welcoming whatever enters into your awareness. Keywords: exercises/practices feelings needs observation presence requests self empathy connection personal growth self compassion mediation self connection awareness Jim and Jori Manske Jim Manske Jori Manske
Grounding in Interconnection and Solidarity

Human health is connected to health of ecosystems and other societies. Our wellness and liberation is found in our interconnection, kinship, reverence for life, and solidarity. Solidarity erodes through narratives, practices and policies that separate us from each other -- and this impacts societal functioning. The breakdown creates conditions for pandemic, racism, police brutality,...
The Science of Connection and Repair

How do our nervous systems sync during connection, and what happens when disconnection occurs? In this Sarah Peyton video, we explore the profound interdependence of human relationships through the lens of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). From the physical pain of relational loss to the importance of acknowledging and repairing harm, we dive into the rhythms of connection, disconnection, and...
From Self-Connection to Self-Expression

Yoram Mosenzon discusses judgmental dialogue and its hidden aim to meet needs. This often creates distance instead of fostering connection. Yoram introduces a self-connection exercise to improve the chances of dialogue becoming more enriching and life-serving. Keywords: exercises/practices judgment self connection criticism jackal show jackal thinking self expression Yoram Mosenzon
The Four D's of Disconnection

The Four D's of Disconnection Inspired by the work of Marshall Rosenberg and Lucy Leu Each of the 4 D's is a tragic expression of an unmet need. CategoryMeaningBehavior/ExampleForm DIAGNOSIS Who is what? Judging, labeling, criticizing "You are lazy and only care about yourself!" You are ____________. DENIAL OF RESPONSIBILITY Who is to blame? Denial of choice, blaming "I have to do what the boss...
Workplace Series: When Purpose Trumps Connection

In most business environments, purpose holds a higher priority than connection. Listen to Miki discuss the strategy of using minimum connection to remain true to the purpose at hand, and how the purpose of empathy may differ in the workplace. She suggests creating a time within the organization to create connection without specific purpose rather than placing connection above purpose in day to...
Working With No To Deepen Self-Connection

can work towards meeting your needs while also releasing the idea that your needs “have to” be met. Read this practice exercise Keywords: request rejection self empathy unmet needs request self connection hearing a no release attachment Inbal Kashtan Miki Kashtan