The Simple Sweet Spot Between Giving and Receiving
Giving and receiving are two sides of the same coin, inextricably linked in the fabric of human relationships. When we give, we often experience a sense of purpose, connection, and contribution. However, if we give excessively without replenishing our own resources, we may feel drained and resentful.
On the other hand, receiving can be a beautiful act of vulnerability and trust. It allows us to accept support, nurture, and care from others. Yet, an overemphasis on receiving without reciprocating can lead to a sense of entitlement and disconnection from the larger community.
How to Handle Criticism From A Supervisor
Listening to the criticism from a supervisor can be one of the most painful things we experience at work. In our deep desire to escape that discomfort, we might rush to judgment or hurry to defend ourselves. What we’re usually longing for is a resolution, and in our rush to resolve things, we can miss the power that comes from sitting in the tension of multiple perspectives.
Siding With Humanity
Are you looking for ways to be on the side of humanity, and to resist the forces of fragmentation, division and separation that drive wars on this planet?
How to Vent Effectively: 3 Strategies
Many people underestimate the power of learning how to vent effectively. However, when used effectively, it can actually be a way of reclaiming and reconnecting with ourselves.
How to Step Out of a Power Struggle
Have you ever found yourself caught up in the tangled nets of a power struggle and wanting to find a way to more ease and collaboration?
Preparing for Your Next Conversation
Constructive, co-created, nonviolent conversations are much harder to curate than they sound. It takes the proper mindset to be able to conduct a difficult conversation: one that leaves all parties feeling heard and honored.
I’m Having a Reaction to What You’re Saying: Staying Connected in Difficult Conversations
Sometimes, when we’re engaged in a difficult conversation where we’re having a strong reaction, it can be really hard to know what to say or do next.
What Do I Do When the Talking Gets Tough? Three Strategies to Try.
Communication–really good communication–strategies that connect us with others and provides us chances to feel really seen and heard–can be so, so hard.
The Protective vs. The Punitive Use of Force and 3 Strategies to Try
I was sitting with competing emotions recently–feeling peace and joy regarding the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday for those of us in the US, and conversely, feeling a lot of dread and hopelessness surrounding the increasing violence not only in the Middle East but in regions all across the globe. I found myself wondering “Is violence ever justified?” You may be surprised to find out that indeed, sometimes force is exactly what is needed.
Keys to Nonviolent Listening
Marshall would say that when we listen nonviolently, there is no such thing as a verbal attack. Instead, we’re so resourced that we’re able to see through the tragic strategy of blame and shame and identify their underlying feelings and needs.