practice nonviolent communication

After discussing the simple 4 steps with a counselor, and practicing a bit, I have been using this with my boyfriend and now with my family. I notice that it really works and saves us from an all out fight! Also, it is not only improving my relationships, but it is changing me. I am seeing things differently. I am acknowledging that usually others are not to blame for my feelings and unmet needs. I love NVC and would like to read the book about it!

I’m all over the place with feelings and attributing them to others and making a mess at communication. I would like to start again looking at how to do this.

Michelle gives me cupcakes for free with my coffee…one time she gave me a tart that she made herself that she wasn’t allowed to sell at the café…I send her waves of gratitude…

Meditate and observe when you and others have given from the heart or withdrawn giving (because of a specific need)...this ties in with generosity…a foundation for happiness and kindness…

I had the NVC workbook on the table as I was being interviewed…hehehe

Eugenia is my buddy in this…we’ll get going…I’ll read up a bit and share what I know.

We aren’t just repeating ourselves. We are listening with new ears to things we only thought we heard before. I welcome listening to the story again and I can already tell it be fresh.

When we can talk and share what goes on inside us, I feel hope and redemption. My need for authenticity, autonomy, and acceptance are met. I feel amazement how we can talk after our workshop. This is a real celebration. Cheers!

That Tantra expands the sense of self so there is more to love, nonviolent communication practice opens me up more to love and wonder in people.

I like what I’m reading on http://www.cnvc.org/spirital.htm so far. Here, I can focus on love and being loving and what I am meant to be.