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The Mechanics Of Intention

Goals and purposes can arise from intentions, but are different. Intentions arise from what's authentic, alive and aligned for you. Intentions can give you a sense of expansion, ease, and flow -- and are an essential part of any change process. Clear intentions can support decisions, management of resources, plus it can direct your attention effectively and with integrity. Read on for practices...
Key Assumptions and Intentions of NVC

self-connection: Our capacity for peace is not dependent on having our needs met. Even when many needs are unmet, meeting our need for self-connection can be sufficient for inner peace. II. Key Intentions when Using Nonviolent Communication We hold the following intentions when using NVC because we believe that they help us contribute to a world where everyone’s needs are attended to peacefully....
Setting Intentions with Attention

you to examine how conscious choice plays a role in how we treat ourselves and others. By shifting away from judgment and self-criticism, and instead embracing the NVC practice of meeting our intentions with empathy, we can foster deeper self-awareness and relational connection. Discover how applying NVC to both personal and social intentions can help us align with our values and create...
Intention and Effect

When someone expresses upset about our actions, and we focus on our intention being seen and understood (e.g. "I didn’t mean to hurt you”) it doesn't support the speaker in being heard more deeply with care. Here we'll explore this dynamic in a way that supports more clarity and the possibility of greater personal liberation. Read on for more. Read this article Keywords: Intention attention...
Set Your Intentions with Attention

and life-alienating reactions to those demands. Sound familiar? Are you looking for something different? If your answer is yes, then join Kristin Masters for a delightful 3-session journey into intention setting, accompanied by warm companionship from yourself and one another. What you can expect: Inquire into your celebrations and mournings in four important categories of your life – body,...
Setting The Intention

wouldn’t succeed before he even started. When we enter into conversations with this attitude, we contribute to our lack of success. When we start conversations that might be challenging with the intention of success, we shift the energy immediately toward it.We will not always be successful by starting with this attitude, but we will have greater opportunity to succeed if we do. Set your...
Navigating Racial Complexity

Roxy Manning suggests that in navigating a situation where accusations of racism and a white savior complex arise, the facilitator emphasizes the distinction between intention and impact. Acknowledging the pain of the aggrieved person, the facilitator clarifies that racism is about impact, not necessarily intention. Encouraging a focus on the impact first, the facilitator invites understanding...
Zero Step

Jim and Jori’s Zero Step helps you focus your attention on your intention to connect, and then affirms your intention to live in the present. Listen in as they demonstrate the process — and learn about the benefits of using and cultivating it! Check it Out. Keywords: listening intention healing gratitude connection self empathy presence empathy consciousness attention Jim Manske Jori Manske
Spiritual Practice in Troubled Times

When your dedication to something is fueled by a profound intention to benefit all life, you might call it your spiritual practice. The word practice here is very specific. In the context of Mindful Compassionate Dialogue, practice means cultivating the compassion, wisdom, and skills to continuously and subtly notice what truly serves life. This practice doesn't require you to adopt or set...
The Three Most Common Pitfalls in Nonviolent Communication

when (1.) We use NVC to focus on being seen, understood, heard, or meeting our own needs in a way that eclipses our view and understanding of others needs; (2.) We don't clearly examine our intentions; and (3.) We use the NVC form so rigidly that it becomes difficult for others to connect with us authentically. Read this article This article was originally published on Oren's Website:...