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Blurring the Distinction between Public and Private Spheres

Historically, work, education, resources, land, animals, and relationships were intertwined, shattered by capitalism and industrialization. We transitioned from communal self-sufficiency to individualism, industry, and smaller families. To avert extinction and thrive, we need to reconstruct social systems, emphasizing the commons, uniting communities with the land and resources in...
Empathy And Mindfulness With Inner Conversations Of Fear And Anxiety

Now, connect with the underlying energy of need and ask your unconscious mind for universal need words related to what you are currently perceiving, thinking and feeling. I call this the Self-Connection Practice — breath, body, need. Keywords: fear anxiety empathy mindful inner work self talk presence self awareness John Kinyon
Prevent Misunderstanding--One Simple Strategy

Misundertstandings can be painful. We can easily avoid this by checking what the other person understood from what we said, and ask the other person to do the same. Doing this is especially important when it comes to planning, shared decision-making, and when emotions are strong. Also, the more someone knows you, the more they think they already know what you mean -- which can get in the way of...
Does Anyone Deserve Anything?

Our world trains us to think in terms of providing for everyone’s needs because they deserve it, earned it, or they possess the resources -- it's fair, socially just, supports equality or because people have rights. Instead, can we step outside this worldview to look at providing for everyone’s needs because those needs exist -- can we hold this basic reverence for life? Are we able to have a...
Embodying Compassion Exercise

I recommend doing these exercises at least one time daily. First Process: Connecting to and feeling the Life Impulse Guided meditation: Bring your awareness to the inner experience that’s going on with you right now. There’s nothing to do with it other than to notice and be with it. Feel what is going on in you as life, life impulse, life feeling. Breathe into whatever you are feeling now....
Longing For The Company Of Not-Knowers

The last two days I spent on airports, planes and in similar social settings, on my way to co-facilitating a retreat in Virginia, US. And, as I often do in such situations, I spent certain amount of time sitting and observing people, hearing their conversations… And again I had this sense that somehow most of the conversations seem to be about proving to each other how right we are. As if the...
Beyond Praise

Praise may disconnect us from our own confidence, intrinsic motivation, or discernment. it may lead to perfectionism, people pleasing, codependency, a tendency to criticize others or fix others, and more. Instead, without evaluative words we can sincerely share what we specifically liked about what they did, and what needs were met for us. Read this article Keywords: praise gratitude intrinsic...
NVC Basics

old communication patterns to inspire joy and harmony in all your relationships Keywords: NVC fundamentals NVC basics consciousness empathy expression feelings honesty needs observation requests connection inspiration listening personal growth relationships Sylvia Haskvitz
The Living Energy of Needs

of human needs. You'll need pen and paper. Part 4 — Susan continues the exercises with audience interaction to demonstrate the concepts in real life. Keywords: empathy feelings needs compassion connection healing inspiration personal growth relationships renewal and vitality universal human needs Susan Skye
Cause of Feelings

With Sylvia’s able skills at teaching NVC principles, you will be well on your way to changing your habits upon listening to this powerful audio recording! Keywords: empathy feelings needs connection inspiration judgment personal growth relationships NVC in relationships universal human needs Sylvia Haskvitz