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Tips for the Road Series Tip 13

6. Become Better and Better at Finding, Asking for and Receiving Support We are designed to thrive through interdependence. We are not meant to heal and grow on our own. Whether you ask friends, family, therapists, a community or other sources, keep asking for and opening up to as much support as you need or can currently accept. Make requests, not demands. Providing support in response to a...
Tips for the Road Series Tip 15

Never in the history of the written word has an author received as much help as I have with writing my first book. Most of my family and many of my friends contributed to this book, some gave a little time, some gave hours. Editing, proof reading, giving input on the title and the cover design, helping me learn about self-publishing, more editing, more proof reading, giving me empathy, picking...
Be What You Want in the World

your life, be peaceful. Don’t wait for the Red Sea to part. Start small. Try to remember to look the cashier in the eye when you thank him. Thank your mail carrier for her service to you and your family. Say hello to your neighbor. Or just spend time connecting with yourself. All your attempts to connect with yourself and other people will bring fruit. No effort is wasted. Commit to living...
Embracing the Shadow

empathy, and create opportunities for inner alignment. During this course, you'll learn how to: Embrace the purpose of each inner voice of the psyche… Reclaim disowned parts of the extended inner family… Tune into the vibrational energy of unique emotions… Listen for the desire for transformation… and Honor internal longing for alignment! Keywords: consciousness core beliefs empathy expression...
The Power of Difference

How do you bring empathy and authenticity to uncomfortable work situations when there are so many layers of difference – especially if your primary reason for working is to feed your family and pay your bills? Listen in as Roxy opens participants' eyes to some of the many layers of difference we all deal with on a daily basis. (You might find you've been living with more layers than you...
"First Call for Children - the Power of my Dreams" NVC Workshop

her 5th international workshop for people working with street children in Ruhpolding, Germany. This time most of the participants were already experienced, and we were merging more and more into a family. The workshop focus was on “mediation” and “entrepreneurship. I set the focus on “mediation” and “entrepreneurship”. Why? From the other workshops and my experience in some of these countries, I...
Doing Something Different

things and you will have the same results. Make a change right now. Do something different. What is your greatest need at this moment? Is it love, support, compassion, financial security, hope, family, friendship, shelter, food, or something I haven’t mentioned? Name one thing you can do right now that will bring you closer to meeting that need. Do it today. Don’t put it off. This is your life....
Meeting Our Need for Support

it if our spouse or best friend is available to support us. If they aren’t, though, we can consider other ways to meet our need for support, such as seeing a therapist, calling another friend or family member, or even calling a help line. If you need support now, consider calling someone you think can help you. If that person isn’t available, take a moment to list five or more ways that you...
Overcoming Insecurity in Friendships

why a person you enjoy spending time with is attracted to you? Do you wonder if he really likes you? Many of us don’t know the impact we have on other people. Sometimes, with close friends and family, it is clear to us why people value having us in their lives. And, sometimes it’s just not. Wonder no more. Now is the time to take action. Consider asking a clarifying question using all four...
Self-Empathy Regulation Process

the term Inner Leader doesn’t work for you, find a term that is right for you. Your Inner Leader can also be someone or something else that you bring to mind holding you just as you are—a friend, family member, object, entity, etc. The Self-Empathy Process Write down a clear, judgment-free observation of the behavior that was upsetting for you. If your situation has more than one observation,...