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Communication – Soothe before Logic
"Inviting our thoughts and feelings into awareness allows us to learn from them rather than be driven by them." ~ Daniel Siegel In part one we looked at a foundational aspect of communication - embodied listening. In part two we explored how...
Communication – Clarity
Clear Communication In part one we explored the importance of listening. This aspect of communicating involves a little more personal work to unearth the subtext of what you are trying to say. It asks for an open-hearted curiosity about what you are hearing and it...
Communication – Listening
"Knowledge Speak but Wisdom Listens" ~ Jimi Hemdrix In an interview Mother Theresa was asked “when you pray, what you are saying?” Her response was “I am listening.” The interviewer then asked “What is God saying?” Mother Theresa responded “God is listening.” This...
Mysterious Beautiful You
You are a mystery, why are you trying to be anything else? Identity is a tricky thing. We are all trying to get to know ourselves better, to understand our pain, our joy, our experiences, and our relationships. Fixed identity is when we begin to categorize our...
Let your Body tell the story
When working with uncomfortable feelings and sensations we have many options. Listen to your body, let it tell your story and give your mind a break. Avoidance. Attachment. Analyzing. These three keep us caught in a familiar loop. Avoiding, attaching, and analyzing...
Contemplating Consumption, Connection, and Unity
Collective Needs When I was in school we were exploring our individual needs and how they influence our capacity to both give and receive in compassionate ways. The discussion turned from individual needs to a curiosity about a collective need that we all hold....