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It Takes a Community to Raise a Relationship

It Takes a Community to Raise a Relationship "For thousands of years we have gathered in a circle around fires, around bodies, around altars because we can't do this alone." —Wayne Muller Thirty-four of us are packed into infinite darkness and penetrating heat. Water is generously poured over red hot rocks and the steam pushes me deeper into my hidden places. This is the third and hottest of...
Connecting to Self

Trainer Tip To bring forth the soul of our being, we must be in our bodies, rooted to Earth, able to draw from the universal source of energy. —Diane Mariechild Have you ever tried to engage in a conversation with someone, but had to struggle to stay present? Or have you tried to resolve a conflict with someone, but spent most of the time dealing with the chatter in your own head? In my...
MLK, Nonviolence, and Communication

Today in the U.S. is the holy-day each year we celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., his nonviolent approach to social change calling society towards the soaring ideals enshrined in the U.S. Declaration of Independence of freedom and equality for all. Dr. King was a tremendous light shining out from a long lineage going back to Mahatma Gandhi in India,...
The Power of Forgiveness

Delve into the power of forgiveness with Rodger Sorrow! Listen in as Rodger explores 3 areas: Asking for forgiveness (Beneficial regret process) When it's hard to forgive (Hard to forgive the enemy process) Forgiving ourselves (Cradle of compassion process) This recording is from the Taste of Compassionate Leadership monthly videoconference. Keywords: beauty of the needs empathy...
Mourning and Celebration

Mourning, grief and celebration is a way to connect with what we love and want to honor. In this trainer tip we learn that these three things can become a way for us to understand our emotions regarding our losses and appreciations. Read this trainer tip Keywords: mourning celebration grief gratitude love loss miss suppress death honor appreciate longing David Weinstock
Nonviolence Is A Process, A Journey

Today is the national holiday in the U.S. to honor and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s profound contributions to social equality and sisterhood and brotherhood between all people. He did this through the power of nonviolence in social resistance. MLK was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, the liberator of India from British colonialism last century through nonviolence. Marshall Rosenberg was...
Living Peacefully, Starting With Our Physical Selves

Trainer Tip Our physical body possesses a wisdom which we who inhabit the body lack. We give it orders which make no sense. —Henry Miller I spent years abusing my physical self with alcohol, cigarettes, and food. I believe I do not live peacefully if I am not at peace with my body. I have not had a cigarette in twelve years, or alcohol in seven years, yet I still struggle to feed my body...
Meeting Our Need for Sexual Expression

Trainer Tip "The difference between a dream and a goal is a timeline." —Dr. Phil McGraw Have you ever tried to tell your partner that your sexual needs were not met? Such a conversation is bound to promote defensiveness and hurt feelings, unless you keep the conversation focused on your needs, not her lack of skill, and you make a very specific request. Telling someone that you do not enjoy...
Keeping Our Perspective

Trainer Tip Every man has a right to be valued by his best moment. —Ralph Waldo Emerson One of my clients recently told me of a situation at her office. She had just completed her third year with her organization. She had received exemplary annual reviews every previous year. She made a mistake a few weeks earlier that caused the company to lose money, and she was reprimanded harshly. Her...
How To Deal With Difficult People

Sometimes it may be difficult to talk to someone who is criticizing, judging, or blaming you. It may be just as difficult to deal with someone who is giving you the silent treatment, giving you the cold shoulder or just plain throwing a tantrum. So, here are some tips on how to deal with those difficult people who have a hard time communicating what they want to say in a loving and kind way....