Tiny Contributions

One of the women in my ongoing NVC Practice Group shared that as she rises in age, remembers less and less, and is able to do less and less, she still each morning remembers that she would like to have her day include what she termed: Tiny Contributions. Here’s why I think this is so fabulous.

Family, inspiration, Mindfulness, CommunicationTerrie LewineJuly 31, 2023nonviolent communication, relationships, happy relationships, therapy, communication, contributions Comments

Tonglen and the Peonies ~ A Personal Story About Looking Inward.

This is a personal story about pain, peonies, Tibetan Tonglen and truly living through your own values —even when it isn’t so easy to remember how.

Mindfulness, Health and Wellness, Self CareTerrie LewineMay 30, 2023meditation, healing, nonviolent communication, self-awareness, mindfulness, therapy, health Comments

Good Intentions?

Have you ever been told to assume good intentions when it comes to relationships and communication? I have. And I find it a bit challenging. However, I have something else that I’d like to suggest.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMay 1, 2023nonviolent communication, communication, intentions, relationships, healthy communication, couples therapy, commitment Comments

No Shame? All Gain.

What if I (or you) felt confident and excited to share all of who we are, no matter what? What if we truly opted out of good, bad, right, wrong thinking and into a deep sense of care and curiosity about ourselves and each other? I was astounded at how compelling this idea was and still is for me.

Mindfulness, Communication, Family, RelationshipsTerrie LewineApril 18, 2023shame, relationships, communication, nonviolent communication, couples, couples therapy, authentic relatingComment

I Love my Partner, It's Our Communication That's the Problem

I hear so often from couples, “I love my partner so much. It’s our communication that suffers so.” If only they would put in the time it takes to learn good communication skills, they will find the joy and connection and even something deeper and more enjoyable than they can imagine.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJanuary 23, 2023love, relationships, partnership, communication, romance, therapy, couples therapyComment

Blessings to You for the New Year!

Has 2022 been a mix for you? People feeling hopeful and hopeless all at the same time. Confused and anxious, yet unsure why. People trying to head out and live life as it was, while everything seems different. There is also a burgeoning grace and aliveness.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Health and WellnessTerrie LewineDecember 29, 2022New Years, new years resolutions, blessings, mindfulness Comments

Three Things to Consider this Winter Solstice.

The shortest day and longest night is on Wednesday. The Winter Solstice. This time of year (for those of us in the North) we are invited to nestle in and take rest. Dive in, take stock and prepare for the coming light. If you want to be intentional about what you create for yourself in the coming year, here are 3 suggestions for how to do just that.

Mindfulness, inspirationTerrie LewineDecember 20, 2022solstice, winter solstice, resolutions, new years resolutions Comment

Deep Medicine or Slimy Mess

A lot of the struggle people have when trying to communicate (difficult) things with each other is the meaning they make of what they hear. Discussions are rushed. We rarely take the time to slow down and hear each other.

Communication, Mindfulness, WomenTerrie LewineDecember 11, 2022medicine, healthy relationships, relationships, therapy, marriage, partnership, communication, connection Comment

Put Yourself in the Center of Your Life

Is asking for (and getting) what you want selfish? Read on to explore the difference between being selfish and self-centered. The second is a stepping stone to creating amazing relationships.

Communication, Mindfulness, RelationshipsTerrie LewineNovember 28, 2022selfish, mindfulness, relationships, communication, freedom, connectionComment

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