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Overcoming Fear and Taking Action

Fear and self-doubt often hold us back from taking action, but Roxy Manning urges us to confront these barriers, prepare for challenges, and build strong support systems. Social change is tough, and frustration is inevitable, but by embracing our humanity and staying committed, we can create meaningful impact. The key is to step in with courage, empathy, and a plan to sustain the journey....
Complex Truth-Telling And Empowered Change

"Our bodies don’t want to spend their energy denying, suppressing, avoiding, and averting. They want to live organically in what’s true for them. They want their messages to be received, so they can move, shift, and flow with the rhythms of life." Have you noticed a tendency in yourself to try to "look on the bright side" when things are feeling chaotic or painful? It makes so much sense why we...
From Obedience and Shame to Freedom and Belonging

and needs a the center of human life again. Read this article Keywords: oppression feminism matrilineal matrifocal matriarchy history patriarchal patriarchy connection intention leadership social change community culture global warming climate change parenting childrearing obedience shame freedom belonging Humberto Maturana Romesin domination submission safety Miki Kashtan
Developing Compassion for Humans, Animals and All Life

and next steps for how you may contribute to your community. Keywords: consciousness needs observation strategies compassion healing intention values conflict resolution relationships social change spirituality peace power interdependence awareness responsibility animals LoraKim Joyner
The Powers No One Can Take Away From Us

we can make greater compassion and collective liberation possible. Even as the outcome is unknown. Read this article Keywords: marginalization oppression NVC pitfalls society systemic change social change Etty Hillesum WWII nonviolence choice power status quo liberation stimulus vs cause responsibility blame interpretation response self sufficiency interdependence Miki Kashtan
Understanding and Healing from Bullying, Giving and Receiving

for it, bring in support for both sides of the conflict, and take action to effect systemic change. Read on for more. Read this article Keywords: bullying abuse harm mitigate systemic change social change power conflict Sarah Peyton
Is Nonviolent Use of Force an Oxymoron?

seeing another way to respond to a situation in which vital needs are at stake except to use force". Read on for more. Read this article Keywords: protective use of force Safety Violence Force Social Change Gandhi Martin Luther King Dialogue Movements Social Justice Parenting Spanking Unilateral Nonviolent Resistance Jim Crow Imminent Danger Dialogue Power Impact Justice Violence Nonreactive...
Responding to Breakdown of Trust in Police

odds, moves towards working for all of life. Let us dedicate our lives to service, to courage, to speaking truth, and to love. Read this article Keywords: enemy images police capitalism racism social Change laws systemic politics oppression force power privilege coercion military taxes society marginalization wealth Redistribution social order inequality economy government slavery colonization...
Supporting a Culture of Collaboration

Miki Kashtan expression teamwork conflict resolution strategies compassion connection dialogue listening personal growth self compassion values education leadership parenting relationships social change workplace groups peace truth collaboration politics vision community interdependence enemy images purpose courage self responsibility self love inner work sustainability race decision making...
From Awareness to Action

relationships listening dialogue connection strategies requests needs honesty feelings expression staying in the converstion difficult conversations listening societal change society social change privilege personal growth authenticity race Roxy Manning Roxanne Manning