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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreHave 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreHow can we distinguish these precious needs, while meeting them in our communities, large and small? Those of us who are trying to navigate this question are struggling to feel confident in some of the choices we are facing.
Read MoreOne of the most difficult places people find themselves in is the question ‘have I tried enough?’ in my relationship. Should I stay or should I go? For many this question just spins inside their heads over and over, leaving them stuck. Feeling stuck and resigned, resentful and guilty, sad and angry. And hopeless
Read MoreWhen people tell me they are busy I certainly understand. However sometimes that means code for ‘we aren’t going to do the work’. The funny (not funny) thing is that often the new strategies take up less actual time or the same amount of time than arguing. Take a look at these 5 things you can weave in immediately to shift your relationship.
Read MoreI 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.
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