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Courageous Living Towards the World We Want

the most destructive of acts Who should use this resource? Social change activists Nonviolent peace activists Community leaders and advocates Keywords: consciousness presence blame compassion connection judgment leadership social change groups peace renewal and vitality community interdependence belonging activism activist Miki Kashtan
Mediating Conflicts

it not by love alone that we succeed in penetrating the very essence of a being?" —Igor Stravinsky When mediating conflicts using Nonviolent Communication, I focus on establishing a quality of connection that involves trust and a sincere desire to resolve the situation peacefully. This involves listening for the needs that each person is trying to meet. I reflect back to them what I think their...
Keeping Ourselves Open

today with an intention to connect with other people. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: judgement connection dialogue intention Mary Mackenzie
Everyday Parenting Challenges

collapses when things don’t work out as she had hoped. When parents integrate NVC into their parenting style, they build lifelong relationships with their children upon a foundation of trust and connection. Ingrid points out that there are three options for parents in any dialogue: Self-connection / self-empathy — connecting with the parent’s deep underlying needs Empathy for the other...
Addressing Needs Beyond Market Economies

need is exposed when the economy is collapsing and so many people are without jobs. We can now see how it’s possible to direct resources where they are most needed, solely out of care and interconnection. This is a call to explore a more viable way of living, that centers relationship over transaction. This article is part 2/10 from the "Apart and Together" series. Read this article Keywords:...
Speaking Classical Giraffe

react negatively. In fact, when used mechanically — or without a clear intention of connecting with others from the heart — talking about feelings and needs can actually become an obstacle to connection, or stimulate defensiveness in people. Although I will explain this in evaluative terms, many people develop their NVC skills (and any new skill, for that matter) in four stages: 1. Unconscious...
Living In Joy

daily tasks today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: joy choice chores errands demand duty obligation self connection Mary Mackenzie
Move in to Conflict - Don't Back Up!

or list all the times that you were punctual, or explain that you were late because of traffic, you would be backing away. To move in sometimes takes courage and often takes a clear desire for connection. In this instance, you could move in by saying, “Are you annoyed because you’d like to trust me when I say I’ll meet you at a specific time?” It’s a simple process, really, but the rewards can...
What is Community and Community Well-Being?

Duke Duchscherer shares that community well-being is created by the relationships that exist within the community. He discerns two vital components: bonding connections within similar groups and bridging connections between different groups. This interplay forms what is commonly termed as social capital, a cornerstone of community vitality. Duke says that a community's strength lies in its...
Keeping The Focus On Ourselves

Trainer Tip The place to improve the world is first in one’s own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there —Robert M. Pirsig Sometimes it takes three hours of empathy to prepare for a one-hour meeting. We all have times when we anticipate that a meeting or conversation might be challenging. I used to prepare for these moments by telling myself, “Buck up— you’ll get through it.”...