Don't Lose Sleep Over It

I did a thing. We turned our clocks forward an hour and I didn’t miss a minute of sleep!

Thank You Very Much

A simple, yet robust thank you –only when it is absolutely true, is not a pleasantry, or good manners. It’s deep communication that serves the best of relationships.

Football Through the Lens of Nonviolent Communication ~ Super Bowl Sunday in Philadelphia

I don't consider myself a fan of my local teams (sorry). Yet when we are winning, all of a sudden I care. Why? Because my deep needs for belonging and inspiration and joy and celebration are being wildly met.

Good Relationships are all About Compromise? I Hope Not!

Compromise isn’t necessary for a healthy, satisfying and joyful relationship. In fact I don’t recommend it.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineAugust 1, 2022compromise, mindfulness, relaitonships, needsComment

Level Playing Field

Top athletes only want to win a competition when it is fair. They don’t want to cheat. It is less fun to win if the other person is injured, or hampered in some way. They all want to thrive and shine and win only when they are on level playing field. Are you interested in and able to creating relationships that are played out on a level playing field—or do you prefer to get your way no matter what?

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineAugust 16, 2021sports, needs, relationships, communication, nonviolent communication, negotiationComment

How Much Does it Cost?

Whenever we buy something we consider the cost. Maybe you don’t have to actually ask because you can see a price tag, or you already know the cost if it is something you buy often. Yet it remains something you track on when making a purchase.

Relationships, Communication, MindfulnessTerrie LewineSeptember 29, 2020relationships, healthy communicaiton, needs, expectationsComment

I Already Said That!

There are a few things I have become aware over many years of teaching and learning NVC and how to relate effectively with other people. One is that we want a script. I think it is one of the appealing things in this work. There is a structure.

Self Care, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJanuary 30, 2020blog, communication, needs, nonviolent communication, connectionComment

I Want to Kill the Cat!

Last week I walked out to the pond in the morning to feed the fish as I always do. I immediately noticed the plant that was astray and then looked down to see a fish on the cement, pretty ripped up and obviously dead.

I became a bit frantic, immediately called Steve who wasn’t there, hung up and screamed, “I want to kill the cat!”

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Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJuly 2, 2019garden, fish, needs, feelings, communication Comments

Shop Your List, Not the Store

When I saw this title on a blog post I read, delivered to me from one of my favorite websites – Food 52, I immediately thought - oh yes, this is what I say to people over and over about relationships.

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