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Longing For The Company Of Not-Knowers

of Margaret Thatcher, but I do like this quote of hers: “Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you are not.” My understanding is that trying to cover one’s vulnerability by putting on the mask of being cool, being right, being a master of life… actually points at some deep wounds in our hearts. And it is not only puzzling to look around and see how disturbingly...
Making NVC Relevant to a World in Crisis

full flowering of humanity. This session examines specific and concrete ways in which NVC principles and practices support this move, beyond a communication template. Here are some examples: Vulnerability, including the willingness to inhabit our needs without knowing if they will ever be met; making requests even when we may hear a "no"; and speaking only from what we know (observations,...
The Freedom of Committing to a Path

much of the time, disconnected from myself and from much of life. Alone in my room, I cried, I talked out loud, and I finally exclaimed to myself that I wanted to reclaim every last bit of my vulnerability, just like I had it as a child. I have had other dramatic moments in my life, before and since; rare and precious experiences of life opening up, my heart expanding, my spirit soaring,...
Feelings, the Second Component of Compassionate Communication

gently turn your focus back to yourself. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings self empathy thinking vulnerability Mary Mackenzie
Connecting with Others

are things you can do to positively shift your experience. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: loneliness vulnerability authenticity connection request self responsibility Mary Mackenzie
Speaking the Unspoken Conversation

fear, anger, guilt and shame – then open the door to the wisdom, hope and healing you’ll receive in this unique course. In Speaking the Unspoken Conversation, Arnina will help you tap into the vulnerability you've feared. You’ll dive deeply, traveling from your mind to the core of your innermost heart, releasing any old, painful and unconscious vows along the way… Step by step she’ll guide you...
Diving Deeper Into the Spiral of Life

your passion for living authentically with compassion, creativity, love and clarity Strengthen your ability to be naturally open-hearted towards pain and mourning Learn to meet life with vulnerability and strength, together Deepen your spiritual relationship to your Life Force Discover that beauty and compassion are the central essence of your heart Keywords: wholeness life purpose living energy...
Courage

afraid to reveal his or her self musters the courage to speak out and does so for the sake of genuinely connecting and contributing to the others in the room. When someone courageously risks vulnerability against all his or her imperfections, it opens the hearts of those near by. Surprisingly, people who are considered the least likely leaders can end up inspiring us the most. Everyday people...
Repairing Relationships with Empathy

highlights how acknowledging impact, expressing authentic feelings and needs, and offering genuine empathy can restore trust and rebuild connection. By approaching repair with compassion and vulnerability, we can transform conflict into an opportunity for deeper understanding and stronger relationships. If you enjoy this snippet then you might also enjoy the full course, Healing Trauma, Finding...
Wishing For More Maturity & Skill In Others

relationship change. Instead, find someone who retains focus on your feelings and needs rather than colluding with you about what should(n't) be. This can support greater acceptance, grief, vulnerability, groundedness and discernment, from which next steps can arise. Read this practice exercise Keywords: anger resentment reactive conflict vulnerability judgement LaShelle Lowe-Charde Elia Lowe...