Be the Worm

Look to your compost bin for the wisdom that worms offer when it comes to navigating relationships.

Mindfulness, inspiration, CommunicationTerrie LewineApril 7, 2024composting, worm, communication, empathy, relationships Comment

Solar Eclipse Magic

Folks who say why bother for the short number of minutes that it will be? I have an answer that really is a non-answer because it is truly experiential. Perhaps for you there is no reason.

Mindfulness, Sustainability, inspirationTerrie LewineApril 1, 2024eclipse, solar eclipse, mindfulness, mother earth, sacred, philaadelphia, path of totality, relationships Comments

Before You Say It...

Everything we say and do is an attempt to meet a need. This is the foundation of the work and practice of Nonviolent Communication. How aware are you of anyone’s needs before you say something?

Mindfulness, Communication, Self Care, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMarch 16, 2024communication, nonviolent communication, mindfulness Comments

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!

inspiration, Mindfulness, Health and Wellness, Self CareTerrie LewineMarch 10, 2024needs, strategies, nonviolent communication, time chage, healthy life, healthComment

It's Not What They Said, It's How They Said It

Tone of voice can be a way we share our feelings without revealing (or even knowing) what those feelings are. It can be hidden disappointment, anger, hurt coming out (intentionally or not) as a sucker punch to the person we are talking to.

inspiration, Communication, Mindfulness, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 19, 2024communication, relaitonships, therapy, nonviolent communication, connection, couples therapy, therapy for women, tone of voiceComment

What is Static Language and Why is it a Problem?

Confusing what you think about a situation with what actually happened can lead to distress in your relationships. It happens more often than you might think.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Family, CommunicationTerrie LewineFebruary 13, 2024communication, healthy relationships, healthy communication, therapy Comment

Triggered? You Can Still Find Connection.

Triggered? It means you are no longer in control of your response in the present becuase you are wired to your past in some way.

Mindfulness, Communication, Family, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 6, 2024triggered, anger, anger management, relationship, healthy relationships, communication, nonviolent communication, couples therapy, therapy Comments

Appreciations, When is it Too Much?

A relationship will suffer from too many complaints. I have yet to see or hear about a relationship that suffered from too much genuine appreciation.

Mindfulness, Health and Wellness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 1, 2024gratitude, gratitude practice, relationships, healthy communication, therapy, couples therapy Comments

Feelings Helper –A Label I’ll Wear Proudly

I’m not a big fan of labels. They tend to leave us more disconnected rather than moving in the direction of mutual care and understanding. With a few exceptions.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Health and Wellness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJanuary 16, 2024feelings, communication, relationships, family, labels, coaching, therapy Comments

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