Blessings to all of you moms who are doing the hard work of raising the next generation. I’m sure you are navigating this role with the incredible mindfulness required to enjoy the tasks asked of you on a daily basis. This is a story about the rest of us. It my mother’s day tale.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Communication, FamilyTerrie LewineMay 8, 2021relationships, family, daughters, Mothers day Comments

This is Going to be Hard

Have you ever heard someone say this? I have. This is an example of sharing a thought as if it is the truth. As a listener, depending upon the situation I find it challenging to listen any further.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineApril 26, 2021communication, nonviolent communication, relationships, thoughts, empowermentComment

10 Skills Required to Navigate Difficult Conversations

From time to time, we find ourselves having a challenging conversation. Here’s a list of 10 skills to use to make the best of this difficult situation.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMarch 29, 2021communication, nonviolent communication, relationships, dialogue, difficult conversations Comment

Don't You Agree?

Communicating compassionately is not about being nice. It is about being honest and strong, and willing to bear the impact of your preferences and choices on the people you care about.

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 15, 2021communication, healthy communication, relationshipsComment

Everyday Love ~ My Valentine's Day Rant

Here I go, out on the risky limb of saying out loud: I’m so not in agreement with the current cultural narrative that Valentine’s Day is a good idea.

Communication, Mindfulness, Family, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 14, 2021valentines day, love, communication, couples, relaitonships Comments

Who Called Who What?

One of the most challenging aspects of communication is becoming mindful of the things we say. If it is true that everything a person says and does is an attempt to meet a need, then knowing what our own needs are is critical for feeling satisfied in life and in our relationships. Yet, this kind of self-awareness about where we focus our attention when communicating seems elusive to many of us. In all kinds of situations.

Communication, Mindfulness, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 1, 2021communication, nonviolent communication, conflict, conflict resolution, mindfulnessComment

Say Thank You.

Saying thank you when you are grateful for something is important. Saying thank you when you aren’t is lying. Saying thank you to someone who has said or done something that has contributed to our life is more than just polite, it is a useful communication tool.

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineDecember 14, 2020gratitude, gratitude practice, relationships, communication, healthy communicaiton, familyComment

What Did You Expect?

This post is about expectations, filters, quantum physics and generally creating the life you want. It is inspired by an interview I saw and then a tennis match I watched. It is the succession of these two things that got my attention. I know I refer to Rafa Nadal quite a bit, and this post is not about tennis. They never are.