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Tips for the Road Series Tip 12

If you cannot think of a time when that need was met for you, then bring to mind a person or thing—such as a pet or a place in nature—that contributes to fulfilling that need, and feel the gratitude you have for that person or thing. In order to connect to needs as a living energy and quality of wholeness it is important to get to the level of a need as an abstract quality such as acceptance,...
Why Don’t They Get It?

makes a suggestion, and folks keep talking, ignoring the suggestion, proposing others. When Riley makes a similar suggestion, suddenly everyone is excitedly discussing the idea and expressing gratitude to Riley. As you see the dejected look on Pat's face and notice Pat has stopped talking, you feel frustrated! You've seen this happen with Pat and Riley many times. And you see this behavior...
Honesty as a Means to Connect

sang so beautifully when he was alone, and that he was really trying to free his voice in front of other people. We both gained an expanded appreciation for each other, and I walked away feeling gratitude that my church community offered such opportunities to its members. Talking with my church friend in this way met many needs for me: honesty, connection, consideration, respect, and learning....
Beyond The Tyranny Of Hard Work

melted in. The sunrises I have woken up to. The naked meetings I have had with other souls. The loving, heart melting moments of pure, innocent love. The conversations with stars. The moments of gratitude for the beauty of life. The times of wondering at this ever-emerging creation… Yes, the stars are smiling at me all the time. Do I see this and do I take time to smile back? Keywords:...
9 Skills for Navigating Conflict

shortcut to activating “NVC Consciousness” when you need it the most Skills that increase the likelihood of more connection and compassion, even in the heat of conflict How to use the power of gratitude to create the energy to sustain yourself in the midst of conflict and enhance connection with others Ways to increase your self-empathy skills to support you in cooling down from reactivity, both...
Parenting from Your Heart - Q&A

and the depth of compassion she lavished on parents and children alike. To Inbal's family, we send our love and compassionate hearts for your grief. To dear Inbal, we send our love and deepest gratitude for how you graced our lives. You will be missed by many. If you'd like to make a donation in Inbal's memory, her family recommends the following options: The Clearity Foundation — dedicated to...
How Do I Begin Bringing Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to Work?

it's truly easy to begin bringing NVC to your workplace. Start internally and avoid using NVC as a structured or "right" way to speak. And also, two low-risk, high reward strategies are: express gratitude and appreciation for others, and regret or mourning about what you would have like to have done differently. Keywords: empathy feelings honesty self empathy compassion connection dialogue...