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Five Core Principles of Living Compassion

Listen to Robert describe the five core principles of Living Compassion and the relationship of needs to spirituality. Great material for reflection and reference! This talk is from Robert's course, Life Force and the Spirituality of Human Needs. {attachment:all} Keywords: beauty of the needs consciousness needs presence compassion connection healing inspiration self compassion values...
Transforming Complaint

Trainer Tip NVC-based social change naturally emerges from “a certain kind of spirituality”, a quality of spiritual clarity. Intuitions and impulses arising from spiritual clarity are more likely to support sustainable systems. 0. Zero Step: refine your spiritual clarity: Do you intend to connect in the service of compassionate giving and receiving? Are your Present, Aware? Focused on “From Now...
Clarity, Compassion and Empowerment

Access this complete 6 session course Living Compassion, for Robert, represents the spirituality that resides in every aspect of Nonviolent Communication. Its foundational principles are represented by three primary qualities or states of being: clarity, compassion and empowerment. In this course you’ll explore – and practice – how the unfolding of inner clarity opens your way to compassion,...
In Robert's Words, A Journey of Gratitude

Robert's passion was in the spirituality of the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process. He saw NVC both as a process that helps people connect more authentically with themselves and others, and as a spiritual practice and way of living. The worldwide NVC community mourned when Robert died in 2021. He left behind a legacy of work that emerged from a lifetime of inquiry into the intersection...
Living Compassion in an Ever-Changing World

identifying, experiencing, and cultivating this consciousness. About the Facilitator: Robert Gonzales' work in Living Compassion emerged from a lifetime of inquiry into the intersection between spirituality and human communication. His influences included Dr. Marshall Rosenberg (founder of Nonviolent Communication), Stephen Schwartz (creator of Compassionate Self-Care), and other spiritual...
Living with the Power of Gratitude

habits of positive thinking at all times Learn how to become a co-creator, rather than a victim, of your life Keywords: consciousness presence compassion gratitude healing inspiration love spirituality Hema Pokharna Hema Pokharna PhD
Transforming Drama in Congregations

it reflects trust, love, and interconnectedness. These principles can be applied to any spiritual community. Keywords: consciousness needs strategies intention conflict resolution social change spirituality peace power fear community interdependence awareness faith LoraKim Joyner
I See the Spirit in You

Trainer Tip The heart of him who truly loves is a paradise on earth; he has God in himself, for God is love. —Felicité Robert de Lamennais When we see others as spiritual beings, we connect to their divine energy. I have believed this for years. But for many of those years, I would forget the Spirit in another person if we were in conflict. To know that a person is a spiritual being, but then...
Living the Self-in-Life

for self-acceptance and self-compassion; Practical tips for bringing greater compassion to your relationships; Increased capacity for vulnerability and mourning; Clarified sense of your own spirituality; and Enhanced sense of trusting your own place in life, as well as your purpose. Finally, spirituality is your relationship to the divine / life force, where beauty is the central essence of your...
Practicing Unconditional Self-Acceptance When I Want Change

In moments where we would like to see change, personal growth or spiritual transformation, rather than immediately acting to make a change, Robert suggests we practice unconditional self-acceptance through a spacious presence to our inner experience. Robert asks us to give our attention and spacious awareness to our own judgments, inner contractions, and other experiences we often regard as...